Following the battle of Chirokitia (July 7, 1426) against the Mamelukes, King Janus was captured by the Egyptians. After ten months of captivity, he was ransomed. During his captivity his brother Hugh de Lusignan, Archbishop of Nicosia, took charge of Cyprus.
Upon Janus's death, his son John succeeded to the throne.
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| Preceded by: James I | Kingdom of Cyprus | Followed by: John II |