Hugh IV was King of Cyprus from 31 March 1324 to his abdication on 24 November 1358, and nominally King of Jerusalem as Hugh II until his death. The son of Guy, constable of Cyprus, and Eschiva of Ibelin, Hugh succeeded his father as constable of Cyprus in 1318, and later succeeded to the throne of Cyprus on the death of his uncle Henry II, since Henry II had no sons. He was a member of the House of Poitiers-Lusignan.
Hugh IV of Cyprus (born 1295)
On October 10, in the year 1359, Hugh IV of Cyprus (born 1295). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 10, one of 483 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on October 10, 1359 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 24 September 2026.
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