Events tagged with "peter i"

Historical Events tagged with "peter i"

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Politics & Government

Peter I Becomes King of Cyprus

November 24th, 1359 665 years ago

Peter I of Cyprus ascended the throne following the abdication of his father, Hugh IV. This transition marked a significant shift in leadership for the kingdom. As Hugh IV stepped down, he passed the responsibilities of governance to Peter, who faced immediate challenges to unify the nobility and maintain stability. The ascension took place in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, where Peter had to assert his authority amidst political intrigues.