James II of Cyprus

James II
Coin depicting James II of Cyprus
King of Cyprus
Reign1460/1464 – 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.

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