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James III of Cyprus

James III
King of Cyprus
Reign 10 July 1473 - 26 August 1474
Predecessor James II
Successor Catherine Cornaro
Born 6 July 1473
Died 26 August 1474
House Poitiers-Lusignan
Father James II of Cyprus
Mother Catherine Cornaro

James III of Cyprus (or Jacques III de Lusignan) (6 July 1473 – 26 August 1474) was the only and posthumous child by marriage of James II of Cyprus and Catherine Cornaro and King of Cyprus from birth. He died in mysterious circumstances as an infant, leaving his mother as the last Queen of Cyprus. His death paved the way for Venice to gain control of Cyprus.



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