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Joan Of Arc

What is joan of arc?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Born c. 1412[1]
Died 30 May 1431[1]
Role French military leader[1]
Conflict Hundred Years’ War[1]

Joan of Arc was a French peasant girl and military leader during the Hundred Years’ War who said she was guided by divine voices and helped the French at Orléans and in the crowning of Charles VII.

Context

Joan of Arc, known in French as Jeanne d'Arc, was born around 1412 and died on 30 May 1431 [1]. She was a French military leader during the Hundred Years’ War [1]. She claimed divine guidance and helped the French at Orléans and in the crowning of Charles VII [1]. She was captured and executed for heresy by burning at the stake in 1431 [2]. She was canonized as a saint in 1920 [2].

Documented claims

  • Joan of Arc led the French army to victory at Orléans in 1429. [3]
  • She was canonized as a Catholic saint in 1920. [2]

Questions and answers

What did Joan of Arc famous for?

Joan of Arc is famous for leading the French army to victory at Orléans in 1429 and for insisting on the coronation of Charles VII [3].

Why was Joan of Arc put to death?

Joan of Arc was executed for heresy and witchcraft by burning at the stake in 1431 [2].

Sources

  1. St. Joan of Arc - Saints - Faith ND - University of Notre Dame — faith.nd.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Joan of Arc - French Women & Feminists in History: A Resource Guide — guides.loc.gov (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Joan of Arc: Facts, Passion, Death & Sainthood - HISTORY — history.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in History