Above: Picture of Queen of Cyprus

Queen of Cyprus – Catherine Cornaro

Budapest Reign: 1474-1489

Born: November 25, 1454 (Venice)

Died: July 10, 1510

Venice Predecessor: James II

The Queen of Cyprus, Nobil Donna Catherine Cornaro reigned from 1474-1489. She was anointed as a “Daughter of the Venetian Republic”. The reason behind this is, is so that Vencie would have power over Cyprus right after the passing away of her spouse, James II (James the Bastard)

Early Beginnings