Joan of Arc was born on January 6, 1412, in Domrémy, a village in northeastern France. She led a typical life, not attending school and learning to spin and sew from her mother. She always helped out with the chores at the house and farm, and was thought to be a devout child by her neighbors. (McGowan)

At the young age of thirteen, Joan’s life changed completely. She began to hear voices of Saints Margaret and Catherine, and Michael, the Archangel. Over the next few years these saints came to her, and brought forth a message. They told Joan she had to bring peace to France by having Charles, the dauphin, who was the eldest son of the king and heir to the throne, crowned ki

On July 16, 1429, Joan led the victorious French into the city of Reims. The next day, the dauphin was crowned King Charles VII. Joan, now nicknamed, the Maid of Orléans, had fulfilled the first part of what the voices commanded. She still needed to complete her final mission of freeing France. (McGowan)

To begin her conquest, Joan first went to a military commander, Lord Robert de Baudricourt, in a nearby town for aid. He thought she was crazy, so he sent her home. At this time, in Joan’s hometown, the Burgundian army, which was working with England, took Domrémy. Then, on October 12th the city of Orléans was under siege. It was hopeless now that the last major city defending the French was in English hands. Joan knew she needed to help recapture Orléans. So she went back a second time to Lord Robert de Baudricourt and he was persuaded to help her. He gave her some soldiers and dressed her up in men’s clothing which would keep her from being detected, and would also provide some protection. So he sent her on her way to Chinon, where the dauphin was. (McGowan, Williamson)

Joan of Arc has been remembered through many forms of art and literature. Both the French and Americans have depicted her though sculptures and paintings. She has been portrayed in plays by British, German, and American playwrights and has been the subject of poetry and literature. The famous American author Mark Twain wrote the biography The Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc. Even though Joan’s life was short-lived, her memory is still alive and she is still remembered today becaus

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