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*Originally written by Molli on December 2019 and Updated by Vanessa R on April 2023

Joan of Arc is perhaps one of the most famous French women to exist. If you’ve been living under a rock, or if you only know the name, let me let you a little bit more about her story!

The Passion of Joan of Arc (movie, 1928) - Kinorium

In France, she is sometimes called the La Pucelle d’Orléans (The Maid of Orléans in English), and is also considered to be a national heroine. Her most triumphant moment was when she led the French in a battle against the English at Orléans during the Hundred Years’ War…and won! She was just 18 years old at the time.

She lived in the 15th century.

Supposedly, Joan of Arc was visited by various religious figures such as the archangel Michael, Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Saint Margaret.

Full Cast of Joan Of Arc Actors/Actresses - Ranker

The story goes that they urged her to go to battle for France, and that it was God’s will that she fight.

Joan of Arc met a very tragic death after this victory. She was Joan of Arc (TV Mini Series 1999) - IMDb KYGE