James I was the youngest son of King Hugh IV of Cyprus and by 1369 held the title "Constable of Jerusalem." When his nephew Peter II died in 1382, he became King of Cyprus. James was also crowned King of Jerusalem in 1389 and assumed the title of King of Armenia in 1393, which was formally given to him in 1396.

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Occupation: king of Cyprus
Position held: king of Cyprus
Citizenship: Cyprus
Born: 1334
Died: September 9, 1398

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Helvis of Brunswick-Grubenhagenspouse Janus of Cypruschild Mary of Lusignan, Queen of Napleschild Hugues de Lusignanchild Henry of Lusignanchild Philip de Lusignanchild Eudes de Lusignanchild Guy de Lusignanchild Jacqua de Lusignanchild Eschive de Lusignanchild Isabella de Lusignanchild Agnes de Lusignanchild

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Occupation: king of Cyprus
Position held: king of Cyprus
Citizenship: Cyprus
Born: 1334
Died: September 9, 1398

Family