Jeanne d’ArcThe brave heroine of France

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Jeanne d’Arc was born on 6 January I412,

in the French village Dom Remy, common of

Lorraine,

during the 100 Years War (1337-1453), between

France and England.

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At the age of 13,

Jeanne’s family

died because of an

English attack over

here village. Then,

she had a vision in

witch Angel Gabriel

told her that her

mission was to

save France.

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Jeanne had a very

religious life,

confessing and going

to church every day.

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By that time, England had part of most

victories and conquered many cities. The

French soldiers had lost any hope of winning

the war.

In 1429, Jeanne d’Arc went to the Dolphin of France, to ask him for an army, to reclaim the cities from the English army. At his master require, a soldier pretended he was the Dolphin, to see if Jeanne would recognize the king. When she reached the castle, she easily recognized the real Dolphin.

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Jeanne d’Arc

claimed the required

army, and, after a

glorious victory in

Orleans,

Carol the VII-th was

crowned at Reims.

The people of

France had

reclaimed their

hope.

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After reaching the crown, the king took back Jeanne’s army, even thought she wasn’t considering her mission for field. The young heroine was taken prisoner by the Burundians and surrendered to the king of England.

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Jeanne d’Arc was

accused of

wizardry. At her

trial participating

only English men,

with lies, they

proved her guilt

and sentenced her

to death by

burning her to

stake.

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The sentence

was for field on

31 may 1431,

when she was

only 19 years

old! The brave

girl died in

flames shouting

the name of

Jesus Christ.

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The story of Jeanne d’Arc is one about

patriotism and faith, but also about the cruelty

and fear of some people. The spirit of this

young heroine instills bravery nowdays.

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