Joan of Arc , The Maid of Orléans

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Joan of Arc, (The Maid of Orléans)

Known as:	The Maid of Orléans

Category:	French Leader

Born:	c. 1412 at Domrémy, Bar, France

Died:	30 May 1431 at Rouen, France

Overview:   Canonized 16 May 1920.

Biography:   Joan of Arc was a peasant girl who believed she was under a divine mission to save France. In 1429, she persuaded Charles VII to let her lead a force to relieve Orleans. She led the French forces to a decisive victory at Orleans which allowed France to finally gain permanent advantage over the English. She was captured in 1430 by the Burgundians at Compiegne; Charles VII did not attempt to ransom her. She was burned at the stake by the English as a heretic in Rouen on May 30, 1431. She was about 19 years old.

Principal Battles:
Patay (1429 )

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