Joan of Arc

Joan was a girl who has the appearance of a boy. She was born in Domrecy of France into the peasant family of Jacques d' Arc and Isabelle. She lived her life as a saint and saw a vision to drive out the English who are gradually taking over the France territory and to get Charles the rightful owner of the throne be crowned. However, she was an uneducated plebeian who lived her life with dignity and honor. She declared her vision to Charles but did not gain his trust. She joined the army and became their leader due to her bravery and successes during her missions. She was ingenious and skillful despite, she never laid hands to kill yet her vision was fulfilled; through this she got the king's trust. Upon a campaign was sent by the king she was captured by the Burgundian Faction who was allied with the English. However, whilenegotiation of Burgundian with the English she made attempts to escape, one of which she jumped from a high tower but her efforts was futile. The King could not rescue her because he was bewildered and did not had enough trust in her. Joan was turned over to England at the cost of 10,000 francs. She was announced as heretic and died a shameful death It lodged like stone within French army's heart and her people but there was nothing they can do. Some years after her case was raised by the king, they did thorough investigation. She was finally declared as a saint and martyr. She was embraced with love as infant within and outside her country including the English countries and her roles in France can never be forgotten. 17/9/2015 For contest Joan of Arc Note: She was born in 1412 and died on May 30, 1431 She died at the age of eighteen approximately nineteen years. She was also known as "The Maid of Orleans"