Charles VII of France

Joan of Arc, acting under Charles VII's authority, led French forces to lift the English siege of Orl

Charles VII was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral, a traditional site for French coronations, following the military successes of Joan of Arc. This coronation legitimized his claim against the English-backed Henry VI and boosted French morale.

Charles VII signed the Treaty of Arras with Philip the Good of Burgundy, ending the Burgundian alliance with England. This diplomatic victory isolated the English and paved the way for French reconquest of English-held territories.

Charles VII issued the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges, asserting the authority of the French crown over the Catholic Church in France. It limited papal interference in ecclesiastical appointments and revenues, strengthening royal control.

French forces under Charles VII's command defeated the English at Castillon, the final battle of the Hundred Years' War. The English lost Gascony, ending their territorial presence in France except for Calais.