Jeanne D'Arc
Added 2023-06-05 15:04:13 +0000 UTCJeanne d'Arc, commonly known in English as Joan of Arc, was a French heroine and military leader in the 15th century. She was born in Domrémy, a village in northeastern France, in 1412. Joan claimed to have received visions from saints instructing her to support Charles VII, the Dauphin of France, and help him claim the French throne during the Hundred Years' War.
In 1429, at the age of 17, Joan convinced Charles VII to allow her to lead a military campaign against the English and their Burgundian allies. She played a pivotal role in the Siege of Orléans, where her leadership and tactical skills contributed to a significant French victory. Her successes lifted the siege and turned the tide of the war in favor of the French.
Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundians in 1430 and handed over to the English. She was put on trial by an ecclesiastical court in Rouen, charged with various offenses, including heresy. Despite her remarkable accomplishments, she was found guilty and burned at the stake on May 30, 1431, at the age of 19.
Joan of Arc was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 1920. She is regarded as a national heroine in France and has become an enduring symbol of French unity and resistance. Joan's story has inspired numerous works of literature, art, and film, making her an iconic figure in history.
