Hugh III of Cyprus - Definition and Overview

Hugh I of Jerusalem (Hugh III of Cyprus) (died 1284), was the son of Isabella of Cyprus (daughter of Hugh I of Cyprus) and Henry of Antioch. He became King of Jerusalem on the execution of Conradin in 1268. His claim to the throne of Jerusalem was challenged by Charles of Anjou.

He was married to Isabella of Ibelin. He had six children:

• John (died 1285) who succeeded him as King of Jerusalem and Cyprus.
• Henry (died 1306) who succeeded John as King
• Amalric of Tyre (died 1310) who succeeded Henry as King
• Guy, father of Hugh IV of Cyprus
• Margaret, who married Thoros III of Armenia
• Maria, who married James of Sicily