1252
For broader historical context, see 13th century.
EventsEuropeMay 15 - Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull ad extirpanda, which authorizes the torture of heretics in the Medieval Inquisition. Torture quickly gains widespread usage across Catholic Europe.The first European gold coins are minted in the Italian city of Florence, and are known as florins.The Swedish city of Stockholm is founded by Birger Jarl.The Lithuanian city of Klaipeda is founded by the Teutonic Knights.The town and monestary of Orval in Belgium burn to the ground; rebuilding takes 100 years.Thomas Aquinas travels to the University of Paris to begin his studies there for a masters degree.In astronomy, work begins on the recording of the Alfonsine tables.
AsiaThe classic Japanese text Jikkunsho is completed.The Chinese era Chunyou ends.
BirthsMarch 25 - ConradinEleanor de MontfortSafi Al-Din, Persiann religious leader (a Sufi Shaikh) DeathsMarch 6 - Saint Rose of ViterboMay 30 - King Ferdinand III of Castile and LeonJune 29 - King Abel of DenmarkNovember 26 - Blanche of CastileQueen Isabella of ArmeniaGiovanni da Pian del Carpini, early Western chronicler of the Mongol Empire
See also
List of state leaders in 1252
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