Charlotte of Bourbon, Queen of Cyprus
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Not to be confused with Charlotte of Bourbon.
Charlotte of Bourbon (1388 – 15 January 1422) was the queen consort of Cyprus and titular queen consort of Armenia and Jerusalem through her marriage to King Janus. She was his second wife and the mother of his six legitimate children, which included King John II and Anne de Lusignan. It was Charlotte's influence which was instrumental in the revival of French culture at the royal court in Nicosia.[1]
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Charlotte of Bourbon | |
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Queen consort of Cyprus | |
Tenure | 25 August 1411 – 15 January 1422 |
Born | 1388 France |
Died | 15 January 1422 (aged 34) Nicosia, Cyprus |
Burial | Royal Monastery of Saint Dominic's, Nicosia |
Spouse | Janus of Cyprus |
Issue more... | John II of Cyprus Anne, Duchess of Savoy |
House | Bourbon |
Father | John I, Count of La Marche |
Mother | Catherine de Vendôme |
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