About John II of Jerusalem
Lived 1260 – 1285 (aged 24–25). John II of Jerusalem was a sovereign.
John I (; 1268 – 20 May 1285) was King of Cyprus and, in contention with Charles I of Anjou, of Jerusalem from 1284 to 1285.
John was the eldest surviving son of Hugh III, king of Cyprus and Jerusalem, and Isabella of Ibelin. Hugh died on 3 March 1284 and John was crowned the next king of Cyprus in Nicosia on 11 May. He was then aged about 17, and was considered handsome and delicate. On the mainland, John was recognized as king only in Tyre and Beirut, which were ruled by his aunt Margaret and brother Guy, respectively. Acre, political centre of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, recognized Charles of Anjou. John died on 20 May 1285, almost a year after his coronation, leaving the crown to his younger brother Henry II.
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Who was John II of Jerusalem?
13th century King of Cyprus and Jerusalem
When was John II of Jerusalem born?
John II of Jerusalem was born in 1260.
When did John II of Jerusalem die?
John II of Jerusalem died on 20 May 1285 in Cyprus.
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John II of Jerusalem was a sovereign.
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