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Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d'Arc, was a French peasant girl who became a national heroine and martyr. Born around 1412 in Domrémy, a small village in northeastern France, she rose to prominence during the Hundred Years' War, a conflict between France and England. At the age of 13, Joan claimed to have received visions and messages from saints, including Saint Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret, instructing her to support Charles VII, the Dauphin (heir to the French throne), and help drive the English out of France. At 16, she convinced Charles to allow her to lead an army, despite being a young, illiterate girl. In 1429, Joan played a pivotal role in lifting the siege of Orléans, a major victory that significantly boosted French morale and led to Charles VII's coronation as king of France. This success made her a symbol of hope and national unity for the French. However, Joan was captured by the Burgundians, allies of the English, in 1430. She was handed over to the English, who put her on trial for charges including heresy, witchcraft, and cross-dressing (she wore male military attire). After a politically motivated trial, she was condemned to death and burned at the stake on May 30, 1431, at the age of 19. Joan of Arc was later exonerated by the Catholic Church in 1456, and she was canonized as a saint in 1920. Today, she is regarded as one of France's patron saints and a symbol of courage, faith, and resilience. #shorts #facts #history #waxxzcorner