Catherine Cornaro
Queen of Cyprus with noble lineage
Born into Venetian nobility, served as the last Queen of Cyprus from 1474 until her abdication in 1489. Married to King James II, presided over a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue and conflict. After the death of her husband, ruled alone, navigating the complex relations between Venice and the Ottoman Empire. Abdicated the throne in favor of Venice, resulting in Cyprus becoming a Venetian colony.
Ruled as the last Queen of Cyprus
Abdicated in favor of Venice
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