Kan Irnik

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Kan Irnik

Irnik

Title: Kan
Accession: 463
End of rule: 489
Period: Prehistory

Irnik was a legendary Bulgar ruler who reigned from 463 to 489. He is listed after Avitohol in the Nominalia of the Bulgarian Khans and is associated with the Dulo clan. According to some researchers, he was a son of Attila's youngest son, Ernak. His name is also associated with forms such as Irna, Keremek, Ernak and Hernak.

Medievalists date Irnik's reign to 463/465–489, during Emperor Zeno's time. He is also known as Keremek and Ernak. The legendary ruler lived for about 150 years, half the lifespan of Avitohol.

A village in Sitovo Municipality in the Silistra region, called Irnik, bears his name. His name is also associated with Cape Irnik on Snow Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.