Joan of Arc

By Cassie.Brandt
  • Joan of Arc was born
    1412

    Joan of Arc was born

    She was born in 1412 on a small farm in Domremy, France. The farm was on the eastern frontier of the kingdom. Her parents' names are Jacques and Isabelle.
  • Childhood Years
    1419

    Childhood Years

    All throughout her childhood she worked on the farm with her parents. She learned to sew and spin thread. She also helped around the house and with the livestock.
  • A Voice From an Angel
    1425

    A Voice From an Angel

    Around the age of thirteen, she began to hear a voice from an angel. The angel told her how to behave. After hearing the voice for the 3rd time, she realized it was Saint Michael.
  • Joan's Calling From the Angels
    Apr 28, 1428

    Joan's Calling From the Angels

    At this time the angels still continued to speak to her. They told her to go to Robert de Baudicourt in the fortress of Vancouleurs. They also told her they would send people with her.
  • Joan's Journey to Chinon
    Jan 29, 1429

    Joan's Journey to Chinon

    Joan talked to Robert de Baudricourt and their conversations were never good. He never agreed with Joan, so he decided to send her to Chinon.
  • Chinon
    Apr 29, 1429

    Chinon

    The journey took eleven days. When she arrived, she spoke with the King, Charles VII. He decided to let Joan be the leader in the Hundred Year War.
  • May 7, 1429

    Joan Breaking Away From the War

    A Burgundian crossbowman shot a bow in Joan's leg and she fell. This was her first wound in the war and not long after, a man also was shot in the leg. She had to leave the war and the soldiers were left without a leader.
  • Joan was Captured
    May 23, 1430

    Joan was Captured

    After she healed, she was ready to get back to war. She led them to Compiegne, and was later captured. Then the guards took her to prison.
  • Joan's Trial
    Jan 9, 1431

    Joan's Trial

    Joan was in a trial. During this time the questioned her for everything. The judge wanted to know her secrets.
  • Joan of Arc's Death
    May 30, 1431

    Joan of Arc's Death

    She died on May 30th, 1431 in Rouen, Franc. They requested that she put on a long robe and hood of the condemned. After she put on her costume, she walked down to the Old Market.

  • Interesting Facts:

    1. Joan of Arc was a farm girl who led the French army to victories.
    2. Died at the age of 19.
    3. She had 3 brothers and 1 sister.

  • Importance

    Why was she famous?
    She became a great military leader for the French while still a teenager.

  • Sources

    1. The Maid And The Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc by Nancy Goldstone
    2. John Egan's JoanArticle, www.stjoan-center.com/military/johnegan.html.
    3. Joan of Arc, www.lordsandladies.org/joan-of-arc.htm.