Joan of Arc (1412–1431) was a French peasant girl who became a national heroine and a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Renowned for her role in the Hundred Years' War, she claimed divine guidance in lifting the Siege of Orléans. Captured by the English and tried for Heresy, she was burned at the stake, later to be exonerated and canonized. Joan's legacy endures as a symbol of Courage, faith, and Patriotism in French History and beyond.
Anecdotes
- Claimed to have divine visions from the Age of 13, guiding her actions. Successfully led French Forces to several crucial victories during the Hundred Years' War at just 17. Posthumously exonerated and declared a martyr, she was canonized as a saint nearly 500 years after her Death.
- Cut her hair and dressed in male armor to better blend in and Command her troops during battles.
- At just 17, led a decisive victory at the Siege of Orléans, boosting morale and turning the tide in a pivotal war.
Magnitudes
- Trust your instincts over conventional Wisdom.
- Follow your convictions with unwavering bravery.
- Follow your convictions, not the crowd's expectations.
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