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During the Hundred Years' War, the 17-year-old French peasant Joan of Arc emerged as a pivotal figure by leading a French force to relieve the besieged city of Orleans, held by the English since October. Inspired by "voices" of Christian saints at the age of 16, Joan believed it was her divine mission to aid Charles, the French dauphin, in reclaiming the French throne from the English. With Charles' support, she rallied troops and successfully entered Orleans on April 29, 1429, bringing much-needed supplies and boosting morale. Despite being wounded by an arrow during skirmishes, Joan persisted in leading the charge, ultimately breaking the siege on May 8.

Over the following weeks, Joan continued to achieve remarkable victories against the English, culminating in the capture of Reims in July, where Charles VII was crowned king of France with Joan kneeling at his feet. However, in May 1430, while leading another military expedition, Joan was captured by Burgundian soldiers and sold to the English. Accused of heresy and witchcraft, she was tried, convicted, and burned at the stake on May 30, 1431, in Rouen. Despite her tragic end, Joan's legacy endured, and in 1920, she was canonized as a Christian saint by the Roman Catholic Church, solidifying her status as one of France's greatest heroes.


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