Jacob III (Cyprus)
Jacob III of Cyprus (* August 1473 ; † 1474 ) was (formally) the last king of Cyprus .
He was the only child of King James II , who died before he was born, and the Venetian Caterina Cornaro , who initially took over the reign for him. Jacob, however, died in infancy; when he died he was only about a year old.
Thus Caterina became the last queen of Cyprus. In 1489 she was forced to abdicate by Venice ; Cyprus became a Venetian colony until it was conquered by the Ottomans in 1571 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob II |
King of Cyprus 1473–1474 |
Katharina Cornaro |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jacob III |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Jacob III of Cyprus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Cyprus |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 1473 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1474 |