Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc is one of history’s most extraordinary figures—a teenage peasant girl who led armies, crowned a king, and changed the course of the Hundred Years’ War. Her story of divine visions, military triumph, political intrigue, and martyrdom has inspired countless works of art,...
Read Full BiographyEarly Life
Joan of Arc: Early Life Origins in Domrémy Joan of Arc was born around 1412 in the village of Domrémy, located in the Duchy of Bar on the border between the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman...
Career
Joan of Arc: Career The Examination at Poitiers (March-April 1429) Before Joan could lead armies, she had to be examined by authorities to verify her claims. The Dauphin Charles, though personally...
Major Achievements
Joan of Arc: Major Achievements Military Transformation of the Hundred Years’ War Joan of Arc’s military achievements, accomplished in approximately one year of active campaigning,...