The absolutely amazing story of the most famous Frenchwoman Joan of Arc makes the world still full of emotions, investigate historical facts, argue and vehemently believe in miracles! The life lived by Jeanne, a bright comet flashed through the history of France and does not allow to calm down until now.
Among the famous French women, one can distinguish the unique Audrey Hepburn, and the magnificent Coco Chanel, and the sweet-voiced Edith Piaf. But the first and, perhaps, the most famous was and is the Orleans Virgin. Joan of Arc! The whole world knows this name. The mysterious, inexplicable story of her life excites the minds of scientists, believers, ordinary people for many years. The rest of the French ladies would have been so successful if not for the story.
Where is the cause, and where is the effect? Orleans Virgo appeared in France because she could not appear anywhere else, or did France become so, because Joan of Arc was in her story?
Life and death
The year of birth of Jeanne d'Arc is considered to be 1412. What forces were brought into action so that an unknown girl of 17 years would become the head of the French army? The war with England at that time lasted for 92 years. Even now it is not so easy for women to break through in politics and military affairs, but it seemed simply impossible to do this at the beginning of the 15th century. The most famous Frenchwoman could do it.
Having overcome all obstacles, Jeanne becomes commander in chief of the French army and makes a rapid campaign, freeing Orleans from the siege of the British in 4 days. Her victories continued even later, however, literally a year later, thanks to betrayal, the Orleans Virgin is captured.
The courage of this Frenchwoman did not allow her to be broken during the indictment process. The burning was also carried out with the help of traitors. Documents in France were stored well enough and even now those who wish can read the minutes of her interrogations. The exciting life story of Jeanne ended in May 1431 at the stake in Rouen.
The burning of the Orleans Virgin occurred in 1431. She was only 19 years old.
