Famous Deaths
- Giovanni da Pian del Carpine [John of Plano Carpini], Italian friar, explorer and diplomat (1st European traveller to give account of the Mongol Empire), dies (b. c. 1185)
1252 Highlights
About August 1, 1252
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 771 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
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