King Henry I of Cyprus (born 1217)

Henry I of Cyprus

King of Cyprus from 1218 to 1253

Henry I of Cyprus, nicknamed the Fat was King of Cyprus from 1218 to 1253. He was the son of Hugh I of Cyprus and Alice of Champagne. When his father Hugh I died on January 10, 1218, the 8-month-old Henry became king. His mother was the official regent, but delegated governing…