Post on 22-Jan-2018
Jeanne d’ArcThe brave heroine of France
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Jeanne d’Arc was born on 6 January I412,
in the French village Dom Remy, common of
Lorraine,
during the 100 Years War (1337-1453), between
France and England.
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At the age of 13,
Jeanne’s family
died because of an
English attack over
here village. Then,
she had a vision in
witch Angel Gabriel
told her that her
mission was to
save France.
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Jeanne had a very
religious life,
confessing and going
to church every day.
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By that time, England had part of most
victories and conquered many cities. The
French soldiers had lost any hope of winning
the war.
In 1429, Jeanne d’Arc went to the Dolphin of France, to ask him for an army, to reclaim the cities from the English army. At his master require, a soldier pretended he was the Dolphin, to see if Jeanne would recognize the king. When she reached the castle, she easily recognized the real Dolphin.
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Jeanne d’Arc
claimed the required
army, and, after a
glorious victory in
Orleans,
Carol the VII-th was
crowned at Reims.
The people of
France had
reclaimed their
hope.
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After reaching the crown, the king took back Jeanne’s army, even thought she wasn’t considering her mission for field. The young heroine was taken prisoner by the Burundians and surrendered to the king of England.
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Jeanne d’Arc was
accused of
wizardry. At her
trial participating
only English men,
with lies, they
proved her guilt
and sentenced her
to death by
burning her to
stake.
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The sentence
was for field on
31 may 1431,
when she was
only 19 years
old! The brave
girl died in
flames shouting
the name of
Jesus Christ.
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The story of Jeanne d’Arc is one about
patriotism and faith, but also about the cruelty
and fear of some people. The spirit of this
young heroine instills bravery nowdays.
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