Joan of Arc

MedievalGeneralFrance1412 — 1431

French heroine who turned the tide of the Hundred Years War.

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Quick Facts

Born

1412

Died

1431

Country

France

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)82

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)46

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score52.8

Joan of Arc — Complete Timeline

1429 AD

Relief of the Siege of OrléansWar

Joan of Arc, claiming divine guidance, led French troops to break the English siege of Orl

Hundred Years' WarSiegeVictory

Impact: regional

Coronation of Charles VII at ReimsPolitical Action◆ Major

After Orléans, Joan insisted Charles VII march to Reims for his coronation. She stood beside him during the ceremony, fulfilling her prophecy and legitimizing his claim to the French throne.

Hundred Years' WarCoronationProphecy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1430 AD

Capture at CompiègneWar◆ Major

During a skirmish near Compi

Hundred Years' WarCaptureImprisonment

Impact: regionaltragic

1431 AD

Trial and execution at RouenPolitical Action

Joan was tried for heresy by an English-backed ecclesiastical court in Rouen. She was convicted and burned at the stake. The trial was politically motivated to discredit Charles VII.

Hundred Years' WarTrialExecution

Impact: regionaltragic