Hugh IV of Cyprus

Hugh IV (1293/1296–1359) was the son of Constable Guy of Cyprus and Eschiva of Ibelin. He succeeded his father as constable in 1318, and in March 1324 inherited the Cypriot throne from his uncle Henry II; he also claimed the title of king of Jerusalem.

He seems to have been content with Cyprus and prevented his son Peter from going to western Europe to seek help to reconquer Jerusalem. In 1344 he joined the Venetians and Hospitallers in capturing Smyrna. Cyprus reached its peak of power and prosperity under him.

When his eldest son Guy died leaving a son, Hugh passed over his grandson and in November 1358 had his second son Peter crowned, the first Cypriot king to crown his successor in his lifetime. He died in 1359.