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.
| Preceded by James II |
King of Cyprus 1473–1474 |
Succeeded by Catherine Cornaro |
| Preceded by James II |
Titular King of Jerusalem 1473–1474 |
Succeeded by Louis of Savoy |
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