James III of Cyprus

Monarch

1473 – 1474

89

Who was James III of Cyprus?

James III of Cyprus was the only and posthumous child by marriage of James II of Cyprus and Catherine Cornaro and King of Cyprus from birth. He died in mysterious circumstances as an infant, leaving his mother as the last Queen of Cyprus. His death paved the way for Venice to gain control of Cyprus.

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Born
Aug 28, 1473
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Died
Aug 26, 1474

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on July 23, 2013

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