Events on 3 September 52
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San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus.
Year 673
King Wamba of the Visigoths puts down a revolt by Hilderic, governor of Nรฎmes (France) and rival for the throne.
Year 1189
Richard I of England (a.k.a. Richard "the Lionheart") is crowned at Westminster.
Year 1260
The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking their first decisive defeat and the point of maximum expansion of the Mongol Empire.
Year 1411
The Treaty of Selymbria is concluded between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice.
Year 1650
Third English Civil War: In the Battle of Dunbar, English Parliamentarian forces led by Oliver Cromwell defeat an army loyal to King Charles II of England and led by David Leslie, Lord Newark.
Year 1651
Third English Civil War: Battle of Worcester: Charles II of England is defeated in the last main battle of the war.
Year 1658
The death of Oliver Cromwell; Richard Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of England.
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