King of Cyprus
1334 CE to 1398 CE
James I of Cyprus (or Jacques I de Lusignan) (1334 – September 9, 1398) is Regent of Cyprus for his infant nephew Peter II from 1369.
James is the third son of Hugh IV of Cyprus and Alix of Ibelin, and becomes King of Cypru upon the death of his nephew Peter I in 1382.
James is also titular King of Armenia and titular King of Jerusalem 1382–1398.
Before becoming a king, he has other offices and is known for his resistance against the Genoese invasion against Cyprus.
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