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Born as Jeanne d'Arc to Jacques d'Arc and Isabelle Romee, she lived as a peasant in DOmreny, France.
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At age 13, Joan starts to hear voices that she claims belongs to God. He has told her to dress like a man and fight in the war against England.
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Dressed in men's clothing and wearing a short haircut, Joan travels to Chinon to ask Charles VII if she could join his army. Charles VII refused, but Joan was persistent and was given permission to fight a year later.
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One Joan's biggest accomplishments was to win back Orleans from England.
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At the Battle of Les Tourelles, Joan was wounded on her throat and shoulder by a shotted arrow. Recovering quickly from the painful wound, Joan still leads an army to fight and win against English intruders.
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Confident to win back Paris, Joan bravely leads her men to fight.
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After getting shot by an arrow, Joan is captured by Burgundians and was sold to the English for 10000 Francs. King Charles VII made very little effort in trying to get her back.
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Joan was put in trial by the English because citizens had accused he of heresy and had said that she was following instructions from the devil. Three months later, she was found guilty.
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Joan of Arc is burned at the stake for being found guilty of heresy.
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Pope Benedict XV declared Joan of Arc a saint.
