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Jan 1, 1412
Birth of Joan of Arc*
The actual date of Joan of Arc's birth is unknown, the only thing historians are sure of is that she was born around the year 1412 in Domrémy, France. image link: https://media1.britannica.com/eb-media/64/114664-004-45C646A2.jpg -
May 1, 1428
Joan Begs the Captain
Joan travels, at the age of 16, from Domrémy to Vaucouleurs where she asks the join the Dauphin. She was not taken seriously and she returns to her home. -
Jan 1, 1429
Joan of Arc Returns
Months later, Joan returns to the captain in Vaucouleurs and, again, asks to be sent to Dauphin. This time, however, she has the respect of the people behind her and the captain grants her request. image address: http://a5.files.biography.com/image/upload/c_fit,cs_srgb,dpr_1.0,h_1200,q_80,w_1200/MTE5NDg0MDU1MDExOTUyMTQz.jpg -
Feb 13, 1429
In the Guise of Man
Joan of Arc leaves for Chinon, with her own small accompany of men appointed to her by Charles VII in men's armor she leads her group. -
Apr 30, 1429
Entered Orléans
Joan of Arc entered the city of Orléans with supplies from Chézy after convincing Charles VII to send an army to relieve the city. -
May 23, 1430
¡Escapé!
Joan of Arc and her men are ambushed and outflanked by the English. While staying behind, while the last of her company made their escape, she is captured. Soon after her capture, the King is made aware, but because of diplomatic negotiations, makes no move to rescue her. -
Jul 14, 1430
The Duke
The Duke of Burgundy is offered money, 10,000 francs, by the bishop of Beauvais in exchange for Joan of Arc. The Duke accepts and Joan is handed over and is charged with heresy. -
Jan 13, 1431
The Trial
This date marks the start of her trial for crimes against the orthodoxy. The trial drags on for months, Joan remaining loyal to King Charles VII for its entirety despite his ungratefulness, She is initially charged with 70 counts of crimes against the church, the number eventually dropping to 12. image address: http://www.metal-archives.com/images/3/5/4/0/3540358287_logo.jpg?2431 -
May 30, 1431
Death (Execution) of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, accused of heresy and other crimes against the church. -
May 30, 1431
Burned at the Stake
Joan of Arc is burned at the stake, having been found guilty of her crimes against the church, it is said that she asked a man to hold up a cross and to recite biblical passages loud enough to be heard over the sound of the fire.
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Jan 1, 1453
Reference Point: End of the Hundred Years' War
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About time...
Later, after her death, it was decided that Joan of Arc's conviction be reversed but it wasn't until this date that Pope Benedict XV announced Joan canonization and her entry into sainthood.
