James III of Cyprus
James III of Cyprus (or Jacques III de Lusignan) (6 August 1473 – 26 August 1474) was the only child by the marriage of James II of Cyprus and Catherine Cornaro. He died in mysterious circumstances as an infant, leaving his mother as the last Queen of Cyprus. His death paved the way for Republic of Venice to gain control of Cyprus.
| James III | |
|---|---|
James III (center) with his parents | |
| King of Cyprus | |
| Reign | 6 August 1473 – 26 August 1474 |
| Predecessor | James II |
| Successor | Catherine Cornaro |
| Born | 6 August 1473 Famagusta, Kingdom of Cyprus |
| Died | 26 August 1474 (aged 1) Famagusta, Kingdom of Cyprus |
| Burial | |
| House | Poitiers-Lusignan |
| Father | James II of Cyprus |
| Mother | Catherine Cornaro |
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