Guy, Constable of Cyprus

Guy of Poitiers-Lusignan (1275/1280 – 1303) was constable of Cyprus from 1298. He was the youngest son of Hugh III of Cyprus (ruled in 1267–1284) and Isabella of Ibelin.[1]

Guy
Constable of Cyprus
PredecessorJohn II of Jerusalem
SuccessorPhilip of Ibelin
Born1275-1280
Died1303
SpouseEschiva of Ibelin, Lady of Beirut
IssueHugh IV of Cyprus
Isabelle
HousePoitiers-Lusignan
FatherHugh III of Cyprus
MotherIsabella of Ibelin

In 1303, Guy conspired against his brother Henry II of Cyprus (reigned 1285-1306) then (1310-1324); discovered, he was executed the same year.

Guy married Eschiva of Ibelin, Lady of Beirut. They had:

  • Hugh IV, king of Cyprus (1324–1358)[1]
  • Isabel (1296/1300 – after 1340), married in 1322 to Eudes de Dampierre, constable of Jerusalem[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Edbury 1994, p. 37.

Sources

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  • Edbury, Peter W. (1994). The Kingdom of Cyprus and the Crusades, 1191-1374. Cambridge University Press.