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James III of Cyprus

Born after James II’s death, he inherited the crown under Catherine Cornaro’s regency. His death in infancy left his mother as queen and facilitated the extension of Venetian guardianship over Cyprus.

1473 – 1474KingLusignan · ES
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Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 1473 Pending review

Death: 1474 Pending review

Role: King

Other recorded names: Jacques III de Lusignan · James III of Cyprus

Dynasty: Lusignan · ES

Territories: Cyprus (ES) · Jerusalem (ES)

Recorded governments and reigns
King · Cyprus · Reign Pending review1473–1474Effective rule
King · Jerusalem · Reign Pending review1473–1474TitularDynastic title without territorial rule over Jerusalem.
Family network

Recorded relationships

Parents
James II of CyprusPending reviewCatherine CornaroPending review
Crowns and unions

Their titles over time

Follow the changing territories and offices of James III of Cyprus. Each title retains its own status.

Governments in 1473

  • CyprusKing
    View titles and jurisdictions
Nominal and disputed titles (1)
  • Jerusalem · ESKing · Titular1473–1474 · Dynastic title without territorial rule over Jerusalem.

Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.

Documentation

Sources for this profile

Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.

Evidence for this profile

6 recorded claims · 6 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (0/2 with a precise source)
  • BirthPending review

    1473

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
  • DeathPending review

    1474

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
Family and relationships (0/2 with a precise source)
  • FatherPending review

    James II of Cyprus

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
  • MotherPending review

    Catherine Cornaro

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
Governments (0/2 with a precise source)
  • GovernmentPending review

    King · Cyprus · 1473–1474

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
  • GovernmentPending review

    King · Jerusalem · 1473–1474

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
Biographical and contextual references (1)
Editorial history
  • 2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
  • 2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.

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