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, or Jean II & I de Lusignan (1259 or ca 1267 – Nicosia, 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) on March 24 and was crowned at Santa Sophia, 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 or according to some Santa Sophia, in Nicosia. According to some authors he was poisoned by his brothers, one of whom, Henry II, succeeded him in Cyprus and Jerusalem. He died unmarried and without issue.

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