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In the year 1252, a significant event occurred on January 23 when Saint Zdislava Berka, a Bohemian lay Dominican benefactress, passed away. This marked an important milestone in her life and legacy.

During this time, various events took place across Europe and beyond. In the Holy Roman Empire/Kingdom of Sicily, King Konrad IV began his Italian campaign, reaching the Kingdom of Sicily at the start of the year. However, Naples and Capua initially refused to obey him, further straining his relationship with his half-brother Manfred, who had led the kingdom since its reign.

In February 1252, Ottokar Přemysl, the Czech heir to the throne, married Margaret von Babenberg in Hainburg. This union aimed to secure her claims to the Babenberg possessions and was confirmed by Emperor Frederick II through a document dated June 16, 1252. The marriage also marked the transfer of rule over the duchies of Austria and Styria from Ottokar's wife to him.

In another region, Bohemund VI succeeded his late father as Prince of Antioch and Count of Tripoli in January 1252. He then traveled to Jaffa with King Ludwig IX of France, who was in the Kingdom of Jerusalem after a failed Sixth Crusade. The two leaders exercised de facto rule over the kingdom.

In Europe, politics continued to unfold. In June 9, 1252, Otto I's sons Albrecht I and Johann I ruled the Duchy of Braunschweig-Lüneburg together following their father's death. Meanwhile, Count Albert III of Tyrol and his son-in-law Meinhard III finished a fierce feud with Duke Bernhard von Carinthia in December 27, 1252.

In Asia, Safi-ad-din Ardabili, the Persian Sufi leader, passed away on January 23, 1268. Eleanor de Montfort, Princess of Wales and English-born consort, also died during this time. Additionally, Saint Peter of Verona was assassinated by Carino de Balsamo in April 1252.

Mongol Empire

In the year 1252, several notable figures passed away or were born within the Mongol Empire. Eleanor de Montfort, Princess of Wales and English-born consort, died on January 23, 1252. Safi-ad-din