Joan of Arc
Childhood
A portrait of Joan of Arc
Jeanneton D'arc, also know as Joan of Arc, was born around 1412 in the village of Domremy. In her childhood she never learned how to read or write. She received her sole religious instruction from her mother. Joan of Arc also would guard her father’s flocks. She would get called shepherd girl for doing that. Where she lived she was constantly overrun by armies and guerilla bands. When she was thirteen, she heard voices from St. Michael, St. Catherine and St. Margaret telling her to rescue France from the English.
Wars
A picture of Joan of Arc after her victory against the English
Her focus now was to drive the English out of Northern France. An army gathered and the Dauphin provided Joan of Arc with armor, attendants and horses. They eventually moved towards the Orleans. Joan led the French army into battle by showing great confidence rather then ordering her soldiers to fight. She had so much confidence because she felt like God was with her through her battles. In 1429 she led the army to victory in the Orleans battle when she was only 18 years old. She also played a major role in ending the 100 Year War. After she was done with her service, she asked the King to send her home to her parents because she no longer heard the voices and was afraid because she thought God was not with her anymore. The King told her to wait and she remained for one final battle. She was captured and taken prisoner and then given to the English to be imprisoned.
Death
A picture of Joan of Arc being captured from the English
After the English imprisoned Joan of Arc in 1430, she was charged with heresy (going against the beliefs of the church) and other crimes against the church. She was found guilty of the crimes and sentenced to be burned at the stake. She was given a cross to hold and she held it close to her heart. When the flames were lit, she said only one word and that was “Jesus”. She died quietly and composed. After she was dead they burned her ashes two more times to prove to others she was dead and to torture her memory they threw her ashes in the river.
How did she made a Difference?
A monument in Paris of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc made a difference in the world. She led an army at a young age and was successful in helping end a war. She was found not guilty by the Pope 25 years after her conviction and death. It was known that she was wrongly executed and her death is considered to be one of the most unjustified deaths in history. The Catholic Church made her a Saint in 1920. Joan of Arc is a national hero in France.
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