Amalric, Lord of Tyre
Amalric, Lord of Tyre, also called Amalric of Lusignan or Amaury de Lusignan (c. 1272 – June 5, 1310, in Nicosia) was a prince and statesman of the House of Lusignan, a younger son of King Hugh III of Cyprus and Isabella of the House of Ibelin. He was given the title of Lord of Tyre in 1291, shortly before the city of Tyre fell to the Mamluks of Egypt. He is often but incorrectly called the Prince of Tyre.
| Amalric | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Tyre | |
| Born | c.1272 Nicosia |
| Died | 5 June 1310 Nicosia |
| Spouse | Isabella Hethumid of Armenia |
| Issue | Constantine II, King of Armenia John Agnes (Mary) |
| House | Poitiers-Lusignan |
| Father | Hugh III, King of Cyprus |
| Mother | Isabella of Ibelin |
In April 1306, with the support of the barons, Amalric forced his brother Henry II to ceded authority to him. He thereafter governed Cyprus as "rector, governor and administrator", effectively regent, until his assassination.
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