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TheCoyaCoya Cusirimay (floruit 1493), was a princess and queen consort,Coya, of theInca Empire by marriage to her brother, theSapa IncaHuayna Capac (r. 1493–1527).[1][2][3] She was said to be responsible for the relief and well being of her people after natural disasters struck. She was second in command to the emperor.
Coya Cusirimay was the daughter of the IncaTopa Inca Yupanqui andMama Ocllo Coya, and the full sister of Huayna Capac.[4][5] After his succession to the throne in 1493, she married her brother in accordance with custom. She thereby became the 11th coya of the Inca Empire. Coya Cusirimay had no sons,[1] and reportedly died early on in the reign of her spouse.[6]
Preceded by | Coya Queen consort of theInca Empire 1493-1527 | Succeeded by |