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Biography

Jeanne d'arc

Quick facts

Born: 1412 in Domremy, France Died: May 30, 1431 in Rouen, France Famous for: Leading the French army against the English in the Hundred Years War Nickname: The Maid of Orleans

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Early life

Joan of Arc grew up in Domremy, a small town in France. She was the daughter of a farmer and helped out on the farm. Joan was also very religious. At the age of twelve or so, she had a vision from God telling her to lead the French Army against the English Army. When Joan turned sixteen she decided it was time to listen to her visions and set out on her incredible journey.

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The context

France had long been torn apart by a bitter conflict with England, known as the Hundred Years' War. England had gained the upper hand on France and disinherited the French crown prince, Charles of Valois. The English occupied much of northern France and Henry V and his son Henry VI ruled both England and France.

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Convincing Charles of Valois

Though just a very young farm girl, Joan decided to ask Charles of Valois for an army so she could defeat the English. In 1429, she went to Chinon through enemy territory! She wasn't taken seriously at first but Joan persevered and soon convinced Charles against the advice of most of his counselors and generals. Joan promised him she would see him crowned King in Reims.

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Becoming a leader

When Charles finally agreed to let Joan fulfil her destiny, he sent her to the city of Orleans with a convoy of soldiers and supplies. Orleans was under siege from the English Army. She had practised for battle and become an excellent fighter and an expert horse rider. She cut her hair and dressed like a man.

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The Siege of Orleans

The French people in Orleans had heard of Joan's visions from God. They hoped that God was going to save them from the English and welcomed her. When she felt her army was ready, Joan launched an attack against the English. She was wounded by an arrow yet didn't stop fighting alongside her army. Together they eventually defeated the English troops and caused them to retreat from Orleans in May 1429. She was victorious!

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Achieving her goal

Moving on from her victory in Orleans, Joan had set out to complete her mission given from God. She also had to lead Charles to the city of Reims to be crowned king. Joan gained many supporters on her way to Reims where Charles was eventually crowned King of France.

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Joan's downfall

in May 1430, Joan went on fighting with a small army to protect the city of Compiegne from the Burgundians (French collaborators and English allies). She was thrown of her horse outside the town's gates. She was captured then sold to the English. The English held Joan prisoner and accused her of witchcraft and heresy and after a year in captivity they decided that dressing as a man was enough to prove her guilty.

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Joan's death

Joan was only nineteen years old when she died. King Charles did not intervene to save her from death. She was burned alive at the stake in the city of Rouen! True to her faith, she asked for a cross before she died and an English soldier gave her a small wooden cross. Witnesses said she also forgave her accusers and asked them to pray for her. Years later she will be proven NOT guilty and made a Saint.

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Joan of Arc Quiz

Question 1 of 10

where did Joan of Arc grow up?

Domremy

Orleans

Reims

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Question 2 of 10

What did Joan of Arc's father do for a living?

He was a farmer

He was a soldier

He was a carpenter

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Question 3 of 10

Why did Joan decide to become a military leader?

King Charles VII asked her to

It was her father's wish

She had visions from God

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Question 4 of 10

Who did Joan of Arc fight against

The German Army

The English Army

The Russian Army

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Question 5 of 10

What was the name given to Joan of Arc's fight?

The French Revolution

The Hundred Years' War

The Napoleonic War

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Question 6 of 10

What famous battle did Joan of Arc win?

The Siege of Domremy

The Siege of Orleans

The Siege of Compiegne

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Question 7 of 10

Where was Joan of Arc captured?

Compiegne

Orleans

Reims

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Question 8 of 10

What did her captors do with Joan of Arc?

They sold her to the English

They handed her to the English

They kept her prisoner

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Question 9 of 10

How old was Joan of Arc when she died?

twentyyears old

nineteenyears old

Sixteenyears old

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Question 10 of 10

What is Joan of Arc's nickname

The Maid of Roeun

The Maid of Orleans

The Maid of Honor

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She had a vision from God

He was a farmer

The English Army

The Hundred Years' War

Domremy

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Nineteen years old

Maid of Orleans

They sold her to the English

The Siege of Orleans

Compiegne

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Joan of Arc- Timeline

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Joan of Arc is born in Domremy to Jacques and Isabelle d'Arc.

Joan of Arc defeats the English in Orleans.

Joan of Arc is is trialed and burned at the stake in Rouen.

Joan of Arc hears voices from God.

Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians in Compiegne.

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Joan was born and grew up there

Where Joan met Charles of Valois

Where Joan defeated the English

Where Charles was crowned king

Where Joan was captured

Where Joan was burned at the the stake

Reims

Orleans

Domremy

Rouen

Chinon

Compiegne

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Joan of Arc- Pictures

Drawing of Joan of Arc by Clément de Fauquembergue 1429

Joan's birthplace in Domrémy is now a museum.

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Joan of Arc- Pictures

Joan at the coronation of Charles VII, by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres 1854

15th-century depiction of the Siege of Orléans 1429

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surviving remnant of the Castle of Rouen where Joan was imprisoned during her trial. It has since become known as the "Joan of Arc Tower"

Joan captured by the Burgundians at Compiègne. Mural in the Panthéon, Paris

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Joan of Arc- Statues

Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.CAmerica

Winchester cathedral, England

Place des Pyramides, Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, Paris

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- Create a timeline to present Joan of Arc's life - Create an acronym to reperesent Joan of Arc - Make a booklet to present information about Joan of Arc - Write a diary from the point of view of Joan of Arc - Write a convincing letter to Charles of Valois to led you lead his army - Write a letter to King Henry VI to ask him to leave France

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facts about Joan of Arc

She did not go to school. She couldn't read or write. She dressed as a knight. Quotes "I am not afraid... I was born to do this.” “Go forward bravely. Fear nothing. Trust in God; all will be well.”

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