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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1252. This year saw 2 significant events.

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  1. Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull Ad Extirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the torture of heretics in the Me

    Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull Ad Extirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the torture of heretics in the Medieval Inquisition

  2. King Alfonso X 'the Wise', King of Castile & Leon crowned

    Alfonso X (also known as the Wise, Spanish: el Sabio; 23 November 1221 – 4 April 1284) was King of Castile, León and Galicia from 1 June 1252 until his death in 1284.

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What happened in 1252?
In 1252, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull Ad Extirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the torture of heretics in the Me, King Alfonso X 'the Wise', King of Castile & Leon crowned.

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