John II of Jerusalem

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For the bishop, see Bishop John II of Jerusalem.

John I of Cyprus, John II of Jerusalem (1259 – May 20, 1285) was the eldest son of Hugh III of Cyprus and Isabella of Ibelin. He succeeded his father as King of Cyprus (as John I) and was crowned in Nicosia on May 11, 1284. His succession as king of Jerusalem was opposed by Charles of Anjou, who had also disrupted his father's succession. John died the following year on May 20, having never married and leaving no children. He was buried in the church of St. Demetrius in Nicosia. According to some authors he was poisoned by his brothers, one of whom, Henry II, succeeded him in Cyprus and Jerusalem.

Preceded by Hugh III/I	King of Cyprus 1284–1285	Succeeded by Henry II
	King of Jerusalem 1284–1285