henry i of cyprus

Henry I of Cyprus (c.1194-1253) ruled the Kingdom of Cyprus from January 10, 1218 to 1253. He was the son of Hugh I of Cyprus and Alice of Champagne. Henry became King of Cyprus upon his father's death in 1218, with his mother acting as regent. Henry served as regent of Jerusalem for Conrad of Hohenstaufen from 1246 to 1253. He was married three times; his third wife, who he married in 1250 was Plaisance of Antioch (1235-1261), daughter of Bohemund V of Antioch. They had a son, Hugh. On his death, Henry was succeeded by his son Hugh II.

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Hugh I

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Hugh II

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