Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc, the iconic French heroine, was born on this date.

Joan of Arc, a French heroine and saint, was born on January 6, 1412.

Joan of Arc receives visions from God instructing her to expel the English from France and escort Charles VII to Rheims for his coronation.

The English army commences the siege of Orleans.

Joan of Arc rose to fame with her notable military victory during the Hundred Years' War. Her achievements have been celebrated and remembered throughout history.

Joan of Arc met with Charles VII, the King of France, after convincing Robert de Baudricourt of her visions and mission to rescue Orléans from the English invaders. She was granted white armor, a horse, and a detachment of men for her journey.

After being escorted by two knights, Jean de Metz and Bertrand de Poulengy, Joan of Arc reaches Chinon.

On March 22, 1429, Joan of Arc dictates her first letter to the English, demanding they leave France.

On April 27, 1429, Joan of Arc and her troops departed from Blois with the aim of providing assistance to the French forces besieged in Orleans.

By April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc and La Hire arrived in Orleans but were instructed to hold off on any actions until additional reinforcements arrived.

On May 4, 1429, Joan of Arc, inspired by a sudden idea, initiated an assault on the English forces.

On May 6, 1429, Joan of Arc led a French army to victory at the Battle of Orléans, successfully lifting the English siege of the city.

Despite being wounded, Joan of Arc took charge and led a battle at Les Tourelles on May 7, 1429.

Joan of Arc successfully lifts the Siege of Orleans, marking a significant victory for the French forces during the Hundred Years' War.

On June 18, 1429, Joan of Arc led the French to victory at the Battle of Patay, defeating a larger English force and paving the way for the Dauphin to be crowned King of France.

From July 5 to July 9, 1429, Joan of Arc besieged the city of Troyes.

On July 9, 1429, Troyes surrendered just as Joan of Arc was about to conduct a full assault.

Reims opened its gates on 16 July 1429 for Charles VII's consecration. Joan of Arc played a significant role in the ceremony, declaring that God's will had been fulfilled.

Joan of Arc arrived at the siege of Orléans, wielding her banner and bringing hope to the demoralized French army. Nine days after her arrival, the English abandoned the siege, marking a significant victory for the French.

On July 29, 1429, Joan of Arc and her army successfully liberated Soissons.

On August 15, 1429, Joan of Arc was involved in a minor engagement with the English and the Duke of Bedford at Montépilloy.

The assault on Paris commences, and Joan of Arc sustains an injury to her thigh from a crossbow bolt during the attack.

With a smaller army, Joan of Arc successfully captures the town of Saint-Pierre-le-Moűtier.

On December 25, 1429, the siege of La Charité-sur-Loire was unsuccessful, leading Joan of Arc to return to Jargeau for Christmas.

On December 29, 1429, Joan of Arc and her family were ennobled and bestowed with the name du Lys.

On March 28, 1430, Joan of Arc sent her final letter to the people of Reims.

On March 29, 1430, Joan of Arc left the court at Sully to join the French forces in the fighting at Lagny.

On May 14, 1430, Joan of Arc arrives at Compiegne, a significant location during her military campaigns.

On May 23, 1430, Joan of Arc was captured by a pro-Burgundian nobleman named Lyonnel de Wandomme after an unsuccessful attack on the Burgundian camp at Margny. She was then transferred to various locations before being moved to Rouen for trial.

In January 1431, Joan of Arc is handed over to Bishop Pierre Cauchon for questioning.

Joan of Arc was put on trial for heresy in Rouen on January 9, 1431. She was accused of various charges including blasphemy and acting upon demonic visions. The trial was politically motivated, aiming to discredit her success in aiding Charles and defeating the English.

The trial of Joan of Arc commences on January 13, 1431.

On March 27, 1431, Joan of Arc is presented with seventy articles of accusation based on her testimony by Cauchon.

On April 16, 1431, Joan of Arc fell ill after eating a carp sent to her by the bishop of Beauvais.

On April 18, 1431, a charitable exhortation was delivered to Joan of Arc in her cell.

On May 13, 1431, a formal dinner party was hosted by Richard Beauchamp, earl of Warwick, for Joan of Arc and other notable figures, followed by a visit to Joan in her prison cell.

On May 24, 1431, Joan of Arc publicly abjured her visions and was led back to the English prison, where she dressed in women's clothes.

On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc was executed by burning at the stake in Rouen, France, after being convicted of heresy and witchcraft.

The rehabilitation trial of Joan of Arc began at Notre Dame Cathedral when Joan's mother publicly requested her daughter's rehabilitation. It ended on 7 July 1456 at Rouen Cathedral after hearing from about 115 witnesses. The court found the original trial unjust and nullified Joan's abjuration, execution, and their consequences.

The rehabilitation trial of Joan of Arc concluded at Rouen Cathedral after hearing from about 115 witnesses. The court declared the original trial unjust and deceitful, nullifying Joan's abjuration, execution, and their consequences.

On May 16, 1920, Pope Benedict XV officially declared Joan of Arc a saint in the Catholic Church, recognizing her martyrdom and contributions to France.