Why not a Greek/Byzantine princess? The kingdom was more Hellenized by then.The only problem, I can see with this is that both James II and James III's death were under suspicious circumstances.
Surviving one assassin attempt, doesnt mean the Venetian government will stop.
If he is able to get into his late teens, he could marry:
- Margaret of Austria, daughter of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor
- Anne of Foix-Candale, the daughter of Gaston of Foix, Count of Candale, and Infanta Catherine of Navarre, IOTL married Vladislaus II of Hungary.
- Anna Jagiellon, the fifth daughter of King Casimir IV of Poland of Poland and Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria.
- Barbara Jagiellon, the sixth daughter of King Casimir IV of Poland of Poland and Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria.
- Contessina Antonia Romola de' Medici, daughter of and Maddalena Orsini, sister of Pope, Leo X and Step-sister of Pope Clement VII
Is he able to produce a line of smart strong rulers who would either avoid war altogether with the Ottoman Empire or be able to defend the island in 1570
Why not a Greek/Byzantine princess? The kingdom was more Hellenized by then.
If he is able to get into his late teens, he could marry:
- Margaret of Austria, daughter of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor
Isn't Cyprus a bit too small and peripheral for an emperor to waste a daughter (especially an only daughter) on?
I thought it as well. Wouldn't a Venetian or other Italian noblewoman be more likely?
Isn't Cyprus a bit too small and peripheral for an emperor to waste a daughter (especially an only daughter) on?
The reason, Emperor Max, would marry his only daughter is because by 1505, she had been married twice, to John, Prince of Asturias and Philibert II, Duke of Savoy, both dying young with no childrenm, instead of leaving her to live the rest of her life (25 years) as a widow, why not offer the 25 year old to the prince of Cyprus (for a small fortune)I thought it as well. Wouldn't a Venetian or other Italian noblewoman be more likely?
But her father already married a Venetian and it is suggested that the Venetians were behind the death of his father.Yeah definitely. The Venetians still have the fleet and the power to at least protect them whilst not provoking the Ottomans too much![]()
Why not the daughter of a Genovese patrician? That way you get a counterweight to Venetian power on the island? Or even Giovanna of Naples, niece of the Catholic Monarchs? James II was originally supposed to marry an Aragonese bastard, I can't remember why the plan fell through though.
The reason, Emperor Max, would marry his only daughter is because by 1505, she had been married twice, to John, Prince of Asturias and Philibert II, Duke of Savoy, both dying young with no childrenm, instead of leaving her to live the rest of her life (25 years) as a widow, why not offer the 25 year old to the prince of Cyprus (for a small fortune)
Okay, but if we're considering James as Margaret's potential third husband circa 1505, isn't it likely that James will already of married- he'd be 32-ish by that point. You'd also think that given Cyprus' precarious position (from Italian merchants, Muslims, and ex-Queen Charlotte, whom James II deposed) that getting a marital alliance and heir would be important, yeah?
Does he have a choice?You make it as though nobility and royalty marry because of choice rather than strategic need.Problem is that Cyprus is already a puppet state more or less.The guy wouldn't have much of a choice as to who he would marry.It might be more beneficial in the event he doesn't want to marry a Venetian to marry a local noblewoman instead in order to gain more support against the foreigners.James II was not married until he was 30. There is no point marrying James III off to a nation who will turn the kingdom of Cyprus as a puppet state.
The reason, Emperor Max, would marry his only daughter is because by 1505, she had been married twice, to John, Prince of Asturias and Philibert II, Duke of Savoy, both dying young with no childrenm, instead of leaving her to live the rest of her life (25 years) as a widow, why not offer the 25 year old to the prince of Cyprus (for a small fortune)
After the death of Philibert II, Duke of Savoy, she vowed never to marry againand would gain the title "Dame de deuil" (Lady of Mourning). But if her father, suggest she just tries to fall in love with James III, she may just enjoy a third.
Maybe a marriage to the daughter of a military commander such as Marco Antonio Bragadin. There is not much information on noble Cyprus families but you could always elevate a lady and her family to a dukedom.Does he have a choice?You make it as though nobility and royalty marry because of choice rather than strategic need.Problem is that Cyprus is already a puppet state more or less.The guy wouldn't have much of a choice as to who he would marry.It might be more beneficial in the event he doesn't want to marry a Venetian to marry a local noblewoman instead in order to gain more support against the foreigners.
Why would the Emperor feel attracted of marrying his daughter to a minor ruler is just beyond me.If he would try to push his daughter for a third marriage,he would probably try and marry her to a more prominent ruler in Europe itself.If anything,her record might indicate that she's not particularly fertile.
Even more unlikely.Edward V planned to marry his daughters to strong royal families and to establish alliances.Marrying his daughter so far to the Middle East and to the ruler of a minor state does nothing to benefit England.Trade in the Mediterranean is too heavily dominated by the Italians at this stage for the English to butt in just because the King of Cyprus married a Princess of England. On the other hand,Henry Tudor CAN try and dispose his sister-in-laws who have claims on the English throne to Cyprus.But then,why would the King of Cyprus want to marry such a woman?Maybe a marriage to the daughter of a military commander such as Marco Antonio Bragadin. There is not much information on noble Cyprus families but you could always elevate a lady and her family to a dukedom.
As for Margaret of Austria, it was only a suggestion. He could even marry one if the daughters of Edward V giving the English a link to the Middle East?
James II was not married until he was 30. There is no point marrying James III off to a nation who will turn the kingdom of Cyprus as a puppet state.