War, faith and memory · France · c. 1412–1431
Joan of Arc Life & Career Timeline
A teenage visionary, a turning point at Orléans and a trial shaped by war.
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Joan of Arc helped revive the French cause, witnessed Charles VII’s coronation and was executed after a politically charged church trial.
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Born at Domrémy
Jeanne was born into a farming family during the later stages of the Hundred Years’ War.
Source: www.britannica.comReports hearing voices
She later testified that saints instructed her to aid the French dauphin.
Source: www.britannica.comFirst seeks military escort
Local commander Robert de Baudricourt initially refused her request to reach the royal court.
Source: www.britannica.comLeaves Vaucouleurs
With an escort and male clothing for travel, Joan crossed contested territory.
Source: www.britannica.comMeets Charles at Chinon
Joan persuaded the dauphin to let her join the effort to relieve Orléans.
Source: www.britannica.comExamined at Poitiers
Clerics questioned her theology and conduct before approving a cautious trial of her mission.
Source: www.britannica.comEnters besieged Orléans
Joan brought supplies and morale to the city under English siege.
Source: www.britannica.comAssault on Les Tourelles
Wounded by an arrow, Joan returned to the fighting as French forces captured the stronghold.
Source: www.britannica.comSiege of Orléans lifted
English forces withdrew, transforming French morale and Joan’s reputation.
Source: www.britannica.comVictory at Patay
French cavalry routed an English army during the Loire campaign.
Source: www.britannica.comCharles VII crowned
Joan stood near the king at the coronation that legitimised his claim.
Source: www.britannica.comWounded outside Paris
An unsuccessful assault ended the drive to capture the capital.
Source: www.britannica.comCaptured at Compiègne
Burgundian troops captured Joan during a sortie and later transferred her to English custody.
Source: www.britannica.comTrial opens at Rouen
A church court aligned with English interests prosecuted Joan for heresy and related charges.
Source: www.britannica.comPublic interrogation begins
Joan answered sustained questioning about her voices, clothing and obedience to the church.
Source: www.britannica.comSigns an abjuration
Threatened with immediate execution, she signed or marked a disputed recantation and received life imprisonment.
Source: www.britannica.comExecuted by burning
Declared a relapsed heretic, Joan was burned at the stake at about nineteen years old.
Source: www.britannica.comConviction annulled
A papal-authorised retrial nullified the 1431 proceedings; Joan was canonised in 1920.
Source: www.britannica.comThis educational timeline is not endorsed by or affiliated with Joan of Arc or their representatives. Event text is original editorial copy based on the linked sources.
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