Quotes by Joan of Arc

About Joan of Arc:


Joan of Arc is considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War, and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. Joan of Arc was born to Jacques d'Arc and Isabelle, a peasant family, at Domrémy in north-east France. Joan said she received visions of the Archangel Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. The uncrowned King Charles VII sent Joan to the siege of Orléans as part of a relief mission. She gained prominence after the siege was lifted in only nine days. Several additional swift victories led to Charles VII's coronation at Reims. This long-awaited event boosted French morale and paved the way for the final French victory.

Author Bio


  • NameJoan of Arc
  • Descriptionfolk heroine and Roman Catholic saint
  • AliasesThe Maid of Orléans; Jeanne d'Arc
  • BornJanuary 6, 1412
  • DiedMay 30, 1431
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionMilitary Personnel