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Joan of Arc, a peasant girl in France, hears saints' voices and is urged to lead France to victory by crowning Charles Valois as King. Despite success in leading an army to victory at Orleans and crowning Charles, Joan is captured, tried, and executed at the age of 19.
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- Joan of Arc, a peasant girl in France, was driven by divine voices to lead France to victory and crown Charles Valois as King, showcasing her unwavering faith and courage in the face of adversity.
- Despite Joan's remarkable military successes and pivotal role in the coronation of Charles of Valois as King of France, her tragic end illustrates the harsh realities of political power struggles and the vulnerability of even the most extraordinary individuals to the whims of authority.
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Recent questions
Who was Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc was a peasant girl in France in 1412 who heard voices of saints at 13, urging her to lead France to victory and crown Charles Valois as King.
What was Joan of Arc's mission?
Joan of Arc's mission was to lead France to victory and crown Charles Valois as King after King Charles VI signed a peace treaty disinheriting his son.
How did Joan of Arc convince others to support her cause?
Joan of Arc convinced others to support her cause by cutting her hair, dressing as a man for safety, and convincing Lord Baudricourt to back her mission.
What was the outcome of Joan of Arc's bold strategy at Orleans?
Joan of Arc's bold strategy at Orleans led to victory, Charles of Valois being crowned King of France, but she was later captured, tried, and burned at the stake at 19.
How did Joan of Arc's story end?
Joan of Arc's story ended tragically when she was captured, tried, and burned at the stake at the age of 19 after leading France to victory and crowning Charles of Valois as King.
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Joan of Arc: Peasant to Heroine
- Joan of Arc, a peasant girl in France in 1412, hears voices of saints at 13, urging her to lead France to victory and crown Charles Valois as King.
- King Charles VI signs a peace treaty, disinheriting his son Charles of Valois, sparking Joan's mission to get him crowned.
- Joan convinces Lord Baudricourt to support her cause, cuts her hair, and dresses as a man for safety.
- Charles of Valois tests Joan's authenticity but is convinced, granting her an army to lead to Orleans.
- Joan's bold strategy leads to victory at Orleans, Charles is crowned King of France, but she is later captured, tried, and burned at the stake at 19.
