FAQ About Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d'Arc, was a French peasant girl who became a national heroine and a Catholic saint. Born around 1412, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, claiming to have received visions from saints directing her actions. She was captured and tried for heresy, leading to her execution in 1431. Her bravery and martyrdom cemented her status as a symbol of French unity and courage.