James I of Cyprus

James I of Cyprus (* 1334, † September 9, 1398 in Nicosia ) was King of Cyprus from 1382 to 1398.

He was the son of King Hugh IV of Cyprus. After the death of his nephew Peter II, he became King of Cyprus and titular King of Jerusalem.

After King Leo VI. had died of Armenia in 1393 in exile, Jacob was also titular King of Lesser Armenia, a title which he passed on to his successors.

He stepped from Famagusta to the Republic of Genoa.

He was married to Helvis of Brunswick- Grubenhagen and had six sons and six daughters. After his death, his eldest son Janus succeeded to the throne.

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