Joan of Arc

Saint Joan of Arc is born

Jan 6, 1412

Joan of Arc is born as Jeanette d' Arc on January 6, 1412 in Domremy, France. Joan of Arc came to be the savior of France when she breaks the siege in Orleans and made the British retreat.
She will later be recognized as a symbol of unity for the French people.
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Prince Henry the Navigator expands exploration

Jan 1, 1415

Prince Henry the Navigator seizes Ceuta.
The Portuguese begin to explore and set colonies in Africa. The Portuguese expanded their empire and began the very important age of colonization and exploration. "Henry the Navigator." Henry the Navigator. Soylent Communications, 2014. Web. 08 Dec. 2015.

The Duomo in Florence, Italy

Jan 1, 1420

Filipo Brunelleschi works on the Duomo in Florence, Italy. The Duomo is one of Italy's most visited and admired buildings. Filipo Brunelleschi built the missing part for the church, the cieling. He built a dome 180 feet from the ground, inexpensively and without lifting mechanismsm. The duomo in Florence became the most majestic building for this time period.
"Il Duomo." Brunelleschi's Dome. National Geography, Feb. 2014. Web. 08 Dec. 2015.

The Foundling Hospital

Jan 1, 1420

Filipo Brunelleschi designs the Foundling Hospital in Florence, Italy. His design of the hospital, along with others, started the architectural Renaissance.
"Brunelleschi's Foundling Hospital." Brunelleschi's Foundling Hospital. Paradoxplace, n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2015.

James I of Scotland is released

Jan 1, 1423

James I, king of of Scotland is released by the British. When he was a kid, he was kidnapped by the British. The Scottish could not pay the ransom for James, and it's only when the Duke of Albany died that they payed the full price and James returned to Scotland. People did not agree with his ascending to the throne so people rebelled. James I tried escaping but was caught and killed
"James I, King of Scots." Scotland's History. BBC, n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2015.

Joan Begins Hearing Voices

Jan 1, 1425

When Joan turned 13, she began hearing voices in her dreams telling her that she had the important mission to save France. She says she immediately recognized the voice, as the voice of an angel.

Louvain University is founded

Jan 1, 1426

The University of Louvain is founded. The University of Louvain is a Catholic University and one of the oldest universities in the world found in Belgium.
"Catholic University of Louvain." Academic Ranking of World Universities. ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2015.

Joan of Arc follows her mission

May 1, 1428

The year she turnes 16, Joan escapes from her home with the help of a few people to try and follow the mission that was revealed to her in her dreams.
Lace, William W. Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. N.p.: Enslow, 2003. N. pag. Print.

Joan joins the army

Jan 1, 1429

Since Joan was sent back home after she tried to convince the king that her mission was divine and that she came to help France, Joan came back again, this time, Jean de Metz believed her and pledged to help her.
She cut her hair, dressed as a man and joined the army
Lace, William W. Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. N.p.: Enslow, 2003. N. pag. Print.

The Siege of Orleans begins

Apr 1, 1429

In April, 1429, Joan was given a small army by the King which she led to Orleans to break the siege from the English. She distracted the British and successfully led her troops to Orleans.
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Joan saves France

May 8, 1429

Joan and her troops break the siege of Orleans in May 8, 1429.
The British retreat from France and Joan is given more battles to lead.
Lace, William W. Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. N.p.: Enslow, 2003. N. pag. Print.

Charles VII is crowned king

Jun 1, 1429

Joan promised Charles VII that he will be crowned king at Reims once the siege of Orleans is broken.
In June 1429, King Charles VII is crowned king at Reims with Joan kneeling at his feet.
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The English language develops

Jan 1, 1430

Modern English develops from Middle English. Modern english is the type of English used today by all english speaking countries. Grun, Bernard, and Werner Stein. The Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991. Print. New 3rd Revied Edition.

Joan of Arc is captured

May 1, 1430

After the success of Orleans, Joan was given armies to lead against small battles, which were all won.
While leading an attack, she was captured by Burgundians.
Lace, William W. Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. N.p.: Enslow, 2003. N. pag. Print.

Joan of Arc is brought against a court

May 1, 1431

After Joan of Arc was captured by the English, she was brought against a court and tried for heresy, witchcraft and for dressing like a man.
The Church was outraged when she told them that the voices came from God himself. She was found guilty and would later be executed.
Lace, William W. Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. N.p.: Enslow, 2003. N. pag. Print.

Joan of Arc is burned at the stake

May 30, 1431

After being imprisoned for a year, Joan of Arc, 19 years old, was executed by being burned at the stake in Rouen, France. She recieved no aid from the king or soldiers.
Later for her heroism, Joan is canonized in 1920 known as Saint Joan of Arc or The Maid of Orleans.
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