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Joan of Arc.

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1 Joan of Arc

2 Hundred Years War England owned duchy of Gascony
English King also duke of Gascony Pledged loyalty to noble of French king King Philip VI of France seized Gascony in 1337 Duke of Gascony declared war on France War lasted until 1453

3 Joan Daughter of prosperous peasants Deeply religious
Claimed to experience visions Saints commanded her to free France 1429-arrived in King Charles’ court Tried to convince him to let her lead French army

4 Victory Joan of Arc led France to many victories
Brought war to decisive turning point

5 It could not last… Joan captured and turned over to English Inquisition Charged with being a witch Burned at the stake Her memory led French troops to final victory 2 years later


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