John II of Jerusalem

John I of Cyprus, John II of Jerusalem (1259–May 20, 1285) was the eldest son of Hugh III of Cyprus and Isabella of Ibelin. He succeeded his father as King of Cyprus (as John I) and was crowned in Nicosia on May 11, 1284. His succession as king of Jerusalem was opposed by Charles of Anjou, who had also disrupted his father's succession. John died the following year on May 20, having never married and leaving no children. He was buried in the church of St. Demetrius in Nicosia. According to some authors he was poisoned by his brothers, one of whom, Henry II, succeeded him in Cyprus and Jerusalem.

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1259 - May 20 - 1285 - Hugh III of Cyprus - King of Cyprus - Nicosia - May 11 - 1284 - King of Jerusalem - Charles of Anjou - St. Demetrius - Henry II

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