Joan of Arc

Marguerite Porete Burned at the Stake

1310

The first to catch the attention of the inquisitor of Paris for "mystical ascent" or having visions from God.

Prous Beneta Condemned/ Presumably Burned at the Stake

1325

Prous Beneta was another individual that claimed Jesus sent her visions. She said "God told her that the world was in the grip of Antichrist, who was, in fact, the pope, John XXII." (Joan of Arc and Female Mysticism by Anne Liewellyn Barstow, Page 35) Prous is presumed to have been burned at the stake in 1325.

The birth of Joan of Arc

1412

Joan of Arc was born to a peasant family in the French town of Domremy. She was born in 1412, her birthdate is unknown.

Henry V becomes King of England

Apr 9, 1413

After the death of Henry IV, Henry V succeeded him and was crowned King of England on April 9th, 1413.

English Victory at Agincourt

Oct 25, 1415

This battle happened on October 25, 1415. This was an English victory in the Hundred Years' War. King Henry V led his English troops to battle and participated in the battle himself.

Charles VII of France Disinherited

1420

Charles VI, the father of Charles VII, disinherited him and only recognized Henry V of England as the successor to the French Crown.

Treaty of Troyes

May 21, 1420

The Treaty of Troyes was an attempt to create peace by uniting the crowns of England and France under one king. This king was Henry V. The treaty was signed on May 21, 1420 and stated that Henry V would marry Charles VI's daughter, Catherine of Valois.

The Treaty of Amiens

Apr 13, 1423

The Treaty of Amiens was created after the Treaty of Troyes. This treaty helped to maintain the Anglo-Burgundian alliance.

Joan of Arc First Hears Voices

1424

At the age of 12 or 13 Joan of Arc started to have visions and hear voices. She interpreted these as signs from God. The voices at first told her to attend church and then they began to tell her to deliver France from the invading English. They told her to make Charles VII the countries rightful king.

Joan of Arc and family flee to Neuforateau

1428

Joan of Arc Meets Charles VII of France

1428

Joan of Arc claimed to have visions from God telling her to help Charles VII take the thrown and save France from the English. She demanded to be taken to Charles VII to tell her of her visions from the archangel Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine.

The Siege of Orleans

Oct 12, 1428

The first battle with Joan of Arc in the army. Charles VII sent Joan to the battlefield to be part of the relief army. The English left the siege nine days after Joan's arrival.

Joan of Arc Meets Catherine de la Rochelle

1429

In fall of 1429 Joan met Catherine de la Rochelle who told her to go to towns that were loyal to King Charles and demand treasure and silver. She wanted Joan to give her the money so she could hire soldiers for her. Joan spoke to her own 'voices' and they told her that de la Rochelle's intentions were not pure.

The Coronation of Charles VII at Reims Cathedral

1429

Charles VII was crowned in 1429 with Joan of Arc at his side.

The Siege of Paris

Sep 3, 1429

During September 1429 Joan of Arc went with other leaders and troops to take the city of Paris which was held by English Burgundians. This assault failed and the English were the victors.

The Siege of Compiegne/ The capture of Joan of Arc

1430

This siege is best known for the capture of Joan of Arc by the Burgundians.

Joan of Arc handed over the England

1430

After being captured by the Burgundians in May of 1430 during the failed siege of Compiegne, the Burgundians handed her over to the English in November of 1430. This would lead to her trial, which led to her death sentence.

Joan of Arc Burned at Stake

May 30, 1431

After being put on trial by Bishop Pierre Cauchon for wearing men's clothes and acting upon 'demonic' visions, Joan of Arc was found guilty and sent to burn at the stake on May 30th, 1431. She was estimated to have been only nineteen years of age.

Joan of Arc a Symbol

1456

Joan's trial was later reinvestigated in 1456. She was found not guilty, it was said that her original trial was tainted by deceit and error. She was then said to symbolize freedom and independence after the French Revolution.