James I (Cyprus)
Jacob I of Cyprus (* 1334 ; † September 9, 1398 in Nicosia ) was King of Cyprus from 1382 to 1398.
He was the son of King Hugo IV of Cyprus. After the death of his nephew Peter II , he became King of Cyprus and Titular King of Jerusalem .
After King Leon VI. of Armenia had died in exile in 1393, Jacob also became titular king of Lesser Armenia , a title that he passed on to his successors.
He ceded Famagusta to the Republic of Genoa .
He was married to Helvis von Braunschweig-Grubenhagen and had six sons and six daughters. After his death, his eldest son Janus succeeded him to the throne.
literature
- René Grousset : L'Empire du Levant: Histoire de la Question d'Orient. Nouvelle édition revue. Payton, Paris 1949.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Peter II |
King of Cyprus 1382–1398 |
Janus |
| Peter II |
Titular King of Jerusalem 1382–1398 |
Janus |
| Leon VI |
Titular king of Lesser Armenia 1393–1398 |
Janus |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jacob I. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | James I of Cyprus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Cyprus |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1334 |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 9, 1398 |
| Place of death | Nicosia |