Joan of Arc Timeline
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Joan of Arc, born around 1412 in Domrémy, France, was a peasant girl who became a national heroine and saint of France. At just 17, she claimed to have visions from saints instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. Her bravery during the successful siege of Orléans in 1429 boosted French morale and turned the tide of the war. Captured by the English in 1430, she was burned at the stake for heresy in 1431. Joan's courage and faith left a lasting legacy, leading to her canonization as a Roman Catholic saint in 1920.
January 6, 1412
Birth in Domrémy, France
Born in a small village, she grew up during a time when France was in conflict with England, a period known as the Hundred Years' War. Despite her humble beginnings and being a young woman, she felt a divine calling to lead France to victory. This remarkable journey from a peasant girl to a military leader has made her a symbol of bravery and faith.
Year 1425
First Visions of Saints
In her early teenage years, this young French girl began to experience spiritual visions. These visions, she claimed, were of various saints instructing her to drive out the English and bring the Dauphin to Reims for his coronation. This event marked the beginning of her journey that would lead her to become a key figure in the Hundred Years' War.
May 13, 1428
Joan travels to Vaucouleurs to request an armed escort to see the Dauphin
This brave young woman journeyed to Vaucouleurs, a town in northeastern France, with a daring mission. She sought an armed escort to meet the Dauphin, the future King Charles VII of France. Her goal was to convince him that she was chosen by God to help him reclaim his throne from English control.
February 13, 1429
Meeting with Dauphin Charles at Chinon
This was a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years' War. The future King Charles VII of France, then known as the Dauphin, met a young peasant girl who claimed to have visions from God. Her conviction and faith impressed him, leading to her appointment as the figurehead of the French army.
April 29, 1429
Joan leads French forces to lift the Siege of Orléans
This was a turning point in the Hundred Years' War between France and England. The young French leader, known for her visions and courage, guided her troops to victory in just nine days. This significant win boosted French morale and marked the beginning of a series of French successes.
July 17, 1429
Coronation of Charles VII, with Joan at his side, in Reims
This event marked a turning point in the Hundred Years' War. With the young maiden by his side, Charles VII was crowned king, strengthening France's morale. The ceremony, held in Reims, symbolized the legitimacy of his rule, challenging the English claim to the French throne.
May 23, 1430
Capture by Burgundians at Compiègne
The Burgundians, who were allies of the English, seized her during a military skirmish in Compiègne, a town in northern France. This marked a turning point in her life, leading to a series of trials that would ultimately end tragically.
January 3, 1431
Start of Trial for Heresy in Rouen
The trial took place in a city called Rouen, controlled by England during the Hundred Years' War. Accused of heresy, she was judged by a group of clergy who were loyal to the English. The trial was unfair and heavily biased against her, leading to a tragic end.
May 30, 1431
Execution by Burning at the Stake
This brave young woman, known for her leadership in France's battles, was accused of heresy and witchcraft. The trial was unfair, and she was sentenced to die in a horrific way. Her courage and faith remained strong, even in her final moments, making her a symbol of French resistance.
Joan of Arc, born around 1412 in Domrémy, France, was a peasant girl who became a national heroine and saint of France. At just 17, she claimed to have visions from saints instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. Her bravery during the successful siege of Orléans in 1429 boosted French morale and turned the tide of the war. Captured by the English in 1430, she was burned at the stake for heresy in 1431. Joan's courage and faith left a lasting legacy, leading to her canonization as a Roman Catholic saint in 1920.
Born in a small village, she grew up during a time when France was in conflict with England, a period known as the Hundred Years' War. Despite her humble beginnings and being a young woman, she felt a divine calling to lead France to victory. This remarkable journey from a peasant girl to a military leader has made her a symbol of bravery and faith.
In her early teenage years, this young French girl began to experience spiritual visions. These visions, she claimed, were of various saints instructing her to drive out the English and bring the Dauphin to Reims for his coronation. This event marked the beginning of her journey that would lead her to become a key figure in the Hundred Years' War.
This brave young woman journeyed to Vaucouleurs, a town in northeastern France, with a daring mission. She sought an armed escort to meet the Dauphin, the future King Charles VII of France. Her goal was to convince him that she was chosen by God to help him reclaim his throne from English control.
This was a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years' War. The future King Charles VII of France, then known as the Dauphin, met a young peasant girl who claimed to have visions from God. Her conviction and faith impressed him, leading to her appointment as the figurehead of the French army.
This was a turning point in the Hundred Years' War between France and England. The young French leader, known for her visions and courage, guided her troops to victory in just nine days. This significant win boosted French morale and marked the beginning of a series of French successes.
This event marked a turning point in the Hundred Years' War. With the young maiden by his side, Charles VII was crowned king, strengthening France's morale. The ceremony, held in Reims, symbolized the legitimacy of his rule, challenging the English claim to the French throne.
The Burgundians, who were allies of the English, seized her during a military skirmish in Compiègne, a town in northern France. This marked a turning point in her life, leading to a series of trials that would ultimately end tragically.
The trial took place in a city called Rouen, controlled by England during the Hundred Years' War. Accused of heresy, she was judged by a group of clergy who were loyal to the English. The trial was unfair and heavily biased against her, leading to a tragic end.
This brave young woman, known for her leadership in France's battles, was accused of heresy and witchcraft. The trial was unfair, and she was sentenced to die in a horrific way. Her courage and faith remained strong, even in her final moments, making her a symbol of French resistance.