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Manco Capac

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Manco Capac

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1st ruler of the Kingdom of Cuzco (Inca Emperor)

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Manco Capac was a male monarch and ruler who held the position of Sapa Inca within the Inca Empire. Born in Paruro Province in 1200, he was the spouse of Mama Ocllo. He had one child, Sinchi Roca, who later replaced him in his role. Manco Capac died in 1300 in Cusco, where he was also buried.

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Key facts

Reign
c. 1200 – c. 1230
Predecessor
Various in different versions, usually none (kingdom established) , Mama Waqu Quya ( Guaman Poma de Ayala )
Successor
Sinchi Roca
Born
before c. 1200 , Tamputoco, Cusco , Inca Empire
Died
c. 1230 , Cusco, Inca Empire
Spouse
Mama Uqllu or Mama Waqu
Issue
Sinchi Roca
Father
Apu Tambo, Inti or Viracocha
Mother
Mama Killa or Mama Waqu

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Wikidata facts

Gender
male
Citizenship
Inca Empire
Place of birth
Paruro Province
Place of death
Cusco
Occupation
ruler
Position held
Sapa Inca
Image
Ayarmanco1.JPG
Number of children
1
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Commons category
Manco Capac
date of birth
1200-00-00
date of death
1300-00-00
replaced by
Sinchi Roca
place of burial
Cusco
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Encyclopedic overview

Manco Cápac (before c. 1200 – c. 1230) (Quechua: Manqu Qhapaq, Cusco Quechua: [ˈmaɴqɔ ˈqʰapaχ]), also known as Manco Inca and Ayar Manco, was, according to some historians, the first governor and founder of the Inca civilisation in Cusco, possibly in the early 13th century. He is also a main figure of Inca mythology, being the protagonist of the two best known legends about the origin of the Inca, both of them connecting him to the foundation of Cusco. His main wife was his older sister, Mama Uqllu, also the mother of his son and successor Sinchi Ruq'a. Even though his figure is mentioned in several chronicles, his actual existence remains uncertain.

Biography

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