James III of Cyprus

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James III
king of Cyprus
Reign10 July 1473 - 26 August 1474
PredecessorJames II
SuccessorCatherine Cornaro
Born6 July 1473
Died26 August 1474
HousePoitiers-Lusignan
FatherJames II of Cyprus
MotherCatherine Cornaro

James III of Cyprus (or Jacques III de Lusignan) (6 July 1473 – 26 August 1474) 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.

Preceded by King of Cyprus
1473–1474 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Titular King of Jerusalem
1473–1474 		Succeeded by


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