Charlotte of Cyprus
Charlotte of Cyprus (died 1487) was the daughter of King
John II of Cyprus and Helena Palaeologus. At the age of 22, upon her father's death, Charlotte became Queen of
Cyprus, ruling from
1458 to
1463. Her right to the throne was challenged by her illegitimate half-brother
James. After being blockaded in the castle of
Kyrenia for three years, in 1463 she fled to Rome, whereupon her half-brother was crowned King James II.
She was married twice:
- John, Duke of Coimbra (grandson of the King of Portugal). It is rumoured that his death was due to poisoning, instigated by Queen Helena.
- Louis, Count of Savoy (1440-1465). The couple were married in 1459.