James I of Cyprus
Monarch
1334 – 1398
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Who was James I of Cyprus?
James I of Cyprus was Regent of Cyprus for his infant nephew Peter from 1369. When Peter died in 1382, James became King of Cyprus that year. James was also titular King of Armenia and titular King of Jerusalem 1382–1398.
James was the third son of Hugh IV of Cyprus and Alix of Ibelin, and became king upon the death of his nephew Peter II. Before becoming a king, he had other offices and was known for his resistance against the Genoese invasion against Cyprus.
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- Born
- 1334
- Parents
- Spouses
- Helvis of Brunswick-Grubenhagen
(1365/05/01 - 1398/09/09)
- Helvis of Brunswick-Grubenhagen
- Children
- Died
- Sep 9, 1398
Nicosia
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on July 23, 2013
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