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John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia

1306 – 1343

Regent of Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (Lesser Armenia)

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About John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia

Lived 1306 – 1343 (aged 36–37). John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia was a regent.

John (died 7 August 1343) of the House of Lusignan was the constable and later regent of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.

John was son of Amalric, Lord of Tyre, and Isabella of Armenia. His siblings were Guy (Constantine II, King of Armenia) and Agnes, wife of Leo III, King of Armenia.

John married Soldane Bagrationi, daughter of king George V of Georgia. The couple had: Leo V (1342–1393), king of Lesser Armenia (1374–1375), married Marguerite de Soissons.

John was murdered in Cilicia on 7 August 1343.

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Important facts

Born
1306, Cyprus
Birth century
14th century
Died
7 August 1343, Kozan
Occupation
Regent
Positions held
Regent
Also known as
John of Poitiers-Lusignan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia?

Regent of Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (Lesser Armenia)

When was John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia born?

John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia was born in 1306 in Cyprus.

When did John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia die?

John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia died on 7 August 1343 in Kozan.

What was John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia's occupation?

John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia was a regent.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John of Lusignan, Regent of Armenia

· Wikidata: Q536093

· DBpedia: John (constable of Armenia)

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