Joan of Arc Biography

Joan of Arc (1412-1431) was born in the village for Domremy in 1412. She was born during the time when France was in turmoil and under the English, or during the Hundred Year War. Through her restless life, she once saw the voice of an angel calling her into battle. From that point, the courageous and sacrificed leader went to battle. She traveled at an early age to Chinon, where King Charles the Seventh was living. With kind and gracious words she told him her story and asked to lead the army 5,000 to the battle against the English in Orleans. Due to the great disaster, King Charles the Seventh allowed her to lead those 5,000 soldiers into battle.

With only 18 years old she triumphed through the town as she headed to Orleans, a place that would mean a lot to her in time. During the path she has inspired her soldiers with her great stories and assured them confidence and the spirit of belief. As she furiously rode the great English walls they were dazzled by the army they were given to fight. Yet little did they know that what would happen would be one of the biggest moments in history.

Little by little, Joan of Arc took over forts and killed many Englishmen. Yet when victory was just a step away she was wounded in a battle. Once her army pulled to retreat, her voice echoed that when the banner touched the fort, they will be victorious. And soon enough you could Joan of Arc riding her horse, and at that place she forced the British out of Orleans. With this victory she is in crested in history as the "Maid of Orleans".

Her fame was spread all over the English and people of France. Joan was a country hero. The remainder of her voyages also were a success pushing the English out of France once and for all. And in those great days, she watched as King Charles the Seventh was crowned Rheims. That same day, she begged to be left alone and return to her family, yet the king did not allow such a mistake.

As if known, in the battle against the Duke of Burgundy she was captured and given to the English for a very large sum of money. After staying in jail for a year, Joan of Arc was brought to trial and was to be burnt at the stake. As promised, that one day the fire lit up, is when Joan of Arc's notorious yet calm mind was put to rest.