Hugues de Lusignan
Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
About Hugues de Lusignan
Lived 1391 – 1442 (aged 50–51). Hugues de Lusignan was a prelate.
Hugh Lancelot of Lusignan or Hugues or Hughues Lancelot de Lusignan (died August 1442) was a Frankish Cardinal, often known as the Cardinal of Cyprus.
He was Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem 1424, and Archbishop of Nicosia. He was Regent during the captivity of his brother, King Janus.
He attended the Council of Basel, and became a supporter of antipope Felix V (Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoy). As an envoy from the Council and, he presided in 1435 over the Congress of Arras, with Cardinal Niccolò Albergati, the papal legate.
He died at Geneva in August 1442.
Family
His father was James I of Cyprus. His niece, Anne of Lusignan, married Louis, Duke of Savoy, son of Amadeus VIII.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugues de Lusignan?
cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
When was Hugues de Lusignan born?
Hugues de Lusignan was born in 1391 in Cyprus.
When did Hugues de Lusignan die?
Hugues de Lusignan died on 5 August 1442 in Geneva.
What was Hugues de Lusignan's occupation?
Hugues de Lusignan was a prelate.
What nationality was Hugues de Lusignan?
Hugues de Lusignan's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Cyprus.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hugues de Lusignan
· DBpedia: Hugues Lancelot de Lusignan
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