Joan of Arc

French military leader and saint

Joan of Arc - French military leader and saint
Born

January 6th, 1412
613 years ago

Died

May 30th, 1431
593 years ago — 19 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

France

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Born in 1412, a peasant girl claimed to have received visions from saints instructing her to support Charles VII during the Hundred Years' War. Successfully led French forces to lift the siege of Orléans in 1429, an event pivotal in turning the tide of the war. Later facilitated the coronation of Charles VII at Reims, solidifying his claim to the throne. Captured by Burgundian allies of the English in 1430, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake in 1431. Canonized by the Catholic Church in 1920.

Led French troops at the Siege of Orléans

Facilitated the coronation of Charles VII

Canonized as a saint in 1920

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