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James II
King of Cyprus
Reign1460[1]/1464[2] – 10 July 1473
PredecessorCharlotte and Louis
SuccessorJames III
ContendersCharlotte and Louis (1460–1464)
Bornc. 1438/1439 or c. 1440
Died10 July 1473
SpouseCatherine Cornaro
IssueJames III of Cyprus
HousePoitiers-Lusignan
FatherJohn II of Cyprus
MotherMarietta de Patras (concubine)

James II (French: Jacques; c. 1438/1439 or c. 1440 – 10 July 1473) was the penultimate King of Cyprus (usurper), reigning from 1460/1464 until his death.

  1. ^ Mirbagheri, Farid (2009-10-01). Historical Dictionary of Cyprus. Scarecrow Press. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-8108-6298-2.
  2. ^ Hill, George (2010-09-23). A History of Cyprus. Vol. 3. Cambridge University Press. p. 621. ISBN 978-1-108-02064-0.

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