King Charles VII, The Victorious

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  • Charles Becomes Dauphin
    Oct 21, 1422

    Charles Becomes Dauphin

    At the age of 14, Charles VII becomes Dauphin after the death of his father, Charles VI. Fouquet, Jean. Portrait of Charles VII. Circa 1450–1455. Musée du Louvre, Paris.
  • Joan Meets Charles at Chinon
    Feb 23, 1429

    Joan Meets Charles at Chinon

    Joan of Arc arrives at the Château de Chinon and correctly identifies Charles VII in disguise, convincing him of her divine mission. Saint-Evre, Gillot. Joan of Arc before King Charles VII at Chinon, February 1429. 1833. Musée National du Château de Versailles, Versailles.
  • Siege of Orléans
    May 8, 1429

    Siege of Orléans

    The French, led by Joan, achieved a decisive victory and lifted the siege at Orléans, marking one of the most important turning points in the war. Lenepveu, Jules Eugène. Jeanne d'Arc au siège d'Orléans. 1886-1890. Panthéon, Paris, Panthéon de Paris Collection.
  • Battle of Patay
    Jun 18, 1429

    Battle of Patay

    French forces, inspired by Joan, defeated the English army, gaining a significant momentum after taking back Orléans. Boutet de Monvel, Louis-Maurice. The Battle of Patay. Circa 1910. Jeanne d'Arc, by Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel, Plon-Nourrit et Cie, 1910.
  • The Coronation of Charles VII at Reims
    Jul 17, 1429

    The Coronation of Charles VII at Reims

    Joan leads Charles VII to Reims, where he is crowned King of France, legitimizing his claim to the throne. Ingres, Jean-Auguste-Dominique. Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII. 1854. Musée du Louvre, Paris.
  • Joan of Arc's capture at Compiègne
    May 23, 1430

    Joan of Arc's capture at Compiègne

    Joan is captured by the Burgundians while defending the town of Compiègne. Dillens, Adolphe-Alexandre. Capture of Joan of Arc. 1847–1852. Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg.
  • Trial of Joan of Arc Begins
    Jan 9, 1431

    Trial of Joan of Arc Begins

    Joan is tried for heresy by an English-backed court after the Burgundians sent her to the English. Charles sends a half-hearted appeal to the Burgundians for Joan’s release. Delaroche, Paul. Joan of Arc, Sick, Interrogated in Prison by the Cardinal of Winchester. 1824. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Rouen.
  • Execution of Joan of Arc
    May 30, 1431

    Execution of Joan of Arc

    Joan is burned at the stake in Rouen; she becomes a martyr for France. Stilke, Hermann Anton. Joan of Arc's Death at the Stake. 1843. State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg.
  • Treaty of Arras
    Sep 21, 1435

    Treaty of Arras

    Charles reconciles with the Burgundians, ending their alliance with England. Effectively weaken English influence in Normandy Unknown Artist. Conférences d'Arras (1435). Manuscript Français 5054, fol. 86r. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris.
  • Return to Paris
    Nov 12, 1437

    Return to Paris

    After French forces retook Paris in April 1436 from the English, Charles made a triumphant entry into the capital, symbolizing the restoration of royal power. Berthélemy, Jean-Simon. Entrée de l'armée française à Paris, le 13 avril 1436. 1787. Musée du Louvre
  • Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges
    Jul 7, 1438

    Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges

    Charles reforms the French Church, asserting royal control over church appointments and finances. Unknown artist. Karel VII (1444). 15th century. Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris.
  • Revolt of the Praguerie
    Feb 15, 1440

    Revolt of the Praguerie

    A failed uprising by nobles against Charles’s reforms, strengthening his authority. Unknown artist. Vigiles du roi Charles VII. Circa 15th century. Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Ms. Français 5054, folio 145 verso, Paris.
  • Treaty of Tours
    May 28, 1444

    Treaty of Tours

    Temporary truce with England at Château de Plessis-lez-Tours. Charles used this opportunity to consolidate power and reform the military. Boudan, Louis. Veüe de l'entrée du chasteau du Plessis lez Tours, avec la chapelle St Jean. 17th century. Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris.
  • Jul 31, 1449

    Resume of the Hundred Years' War

    The truce ends. Charles launches a successful campaign to reclaim Normandy.
  • Recapture of Rouen
    Oct 19, 1449

    Recapture of Rouen

    French forces reclaim Rouen, the site of Joan’s execution, marking a symbolic victory. Decaisne, Henri. Entry of Charles VII into Rouen, 10 November 1449. 1838. Musée de l'Histoire de France, Château de Versailles, Versailles.
  • Battle of Formigny
    Apr 15, 1450

    Battle of Formigny

    French forces decisively defeat the English, leading to the reconquest of Normandy in its entirety. Unknown artist. Battle of Formigny (1450). Circa 1470–1480. Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Ms. Français 2691, folio 183 recto, Paris.
  • Capture of Bordeaux
    Jun 21, 1451

    Capture of Bordeaux

    The French reclaim Bordeaux, weakening English control in Gascony. Jean de Wavri. Siège de Bordeaux (1453). Folio 113, Manuscrit Français 84, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris.
  • Battle of Castillon
    Jul 17, 1453

    Battle of Castillon

    The final battle of the Hundred Years’ War. The French forces defeated the English and led to the English losing almost all of their holding in France. Ending the 100 Years' War Larivière, Charles-Philippe. Battle of Castillon, July 17, 1453. 1839. Galerie des Batailles, Palace of Versailles, Versailles.
  • The end of the Hundred Years' War
    Oct 19, 1453

    The end of the Hundred Years' War

    After the English lost Bordeaux, marking the end of their presence in France, the war’s conclusion was reached. Charles remains in power until his death in 1461 Fouquet, Jean. Portrait of Charles VII. Circa 1450–1455. Musée du Louvre, Paris.