Hugh I of Cyprus

Claims

1. Supported

   Hugh I of Cyprus (c. 1195–1218), King of Cyprus from 1205 to 1218, was the son of Aimery de Lusignan and Eschive d'Ibelin. He succeeded his father at age ten and reigned during the Fifth Crusade. He married Alix of Champagne and was father of Henry I of Cyprus and Isabella of Cyprus (through whom the Cyprus royal line continued after his direct male line died out with Hugh II).

   3 evidence references

   • Peter W. Edbury, The Kingdom of Cyprus and the Crusades, 1191–1374 (Cambridge, 1991)

     Peter W. Edbury, The Kingdom of Cyprus and the Crusades, 1191–1374 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991). The standard scholarly reference for the political and dynastic history of Lusignan Cyprus.

     Cambridge University Press

   • Sir George Hill, A History of Cyprus, vol. II (Cambridge, 1948)

     Sir George Hill, A History of Cyprus, vol. II: The Frankish Period, 1192–1432 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1948). Foundational institutional history of Cyprus; volume II covers the full Lusignan dynasty from Guy through Janus.

     Cambridge University Press

   • Wipertus H. Rudt de Collenberg, "Les Lusignan de Chypre" (EKEE, 1974–1980)

     Wipertus H. Rudt de Collenberg, "Les Lusignan de Chypre," published in Επετηρίς του Κέντρου Επιστημονικών Ερευνών (Nicosia, 1974–1980). The definitive prosopographical study of the Cyprus royal Lusignans, tracing every generation with its parentage, marriages, and issue.

     Centre for Scientific Research (Cyprus)