A map showing Patras, Greece

Marieta de Patras

Marieta de Patras was the Greek lover of King John II of Cyprus. She bore him a son who reigned as King James III of Cyprus. She died in Padua after Ventian nobles kept her in captivity so they could control Cyprus.

A painting of King John II of Cyprus

King Jean II of Cyprus

King Jean, or John, II was King of Cyprus who left an illegitimate heir which caused the reign of Kings of Cyprus to die out at the hands of the Venetians.