# James III of Majorca

_King of Majorca_

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> James III, known as James the Rash, was King of Majorca from 1324 to 1344. He was the son of Ferdinand of Majorca and Isabella of Sabran.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 April 1315 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727402#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Catania ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727402#P19))
- **Died:** 25 October 1349 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727402#P570))
- **Place of death:** Llucmajor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727402#P20))
- **Occupation:** king ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727402#P106))
- **Spouse:** Constance of Aragon, Queen of Majorca; Violante of Vilaragut ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727402#P26))
- **Positions held:** king of Majorca (1324–1343); Count of Roussillon (4 September 1324 – 22 July 1344); Count of Cerdagne (4 September 1324 – 22 July 1344); Lord of Montpellier (1324–1349) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727402#P39))

## Questions

**When was James III of Majorca born?**  
James III of Majorca was born on 5 April 1315 in Catania.

**What positions has James III of Majorca held?**  
Positions held by James III of Majorca include: king of Majorca (1324–1343); Count of Roussillon (1324–1344); Count of Cerdagne (1324–1344); Lord of Montpellier (1324–1349).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): James III of Majorca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_III_of_Majorca) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q727402](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727402) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: James III of Majorca.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:James_III_of_Majorca.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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