Jeanne D'Arc

On January 9, 1411 Joan of Arc was born. The exact date is not, however, survived. There are written to specify which year of birth 1410, in others of January 6, 1412

The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)
In 1328, after the death of children, French King Charles IV, there was no agreement on his successor. Edward III., King of England, reported on the claims to the throne of France. There were a number of new fighting between England and France. But after several years of the war seemed to seal the fate of France. British ruled parts of France and 10 July 1428 laid siege to the enemies of the French city of Orleans.

Jeanne D'Arc - El Salvador
In this seemingly hopeless situation Jeanne D'Arc entered the scene. In his view, God called to France to save them from British rule. Of course, was the daughter of hard to convince people about their projects the farmer with no education, 17 years old. Basically, it was almost afraid to ask her on the throne of France for a hearing. I wanted to help the king's dignity and without Orleans from the English. Surprisingly, Charles VII was talking to her and the girl gave her confidence. To date, no one knows how Joan has managed to convince the throne. In its plan to benefit a legend that says in French. It was believed that France would save a virgin.

What was his achievement?
In their desperate situation, the French soldiers were ready to believe in a miracle. The great faith of the young Joan gave them new hope. She was unaware of the military war. But bravely and courageously fought against the besiegers. In its first deployment achieved a victory that defeated the French troops had long desired. With it, the city was liberated by the British. Then, Carlos was crowned king. He came back to France.

But Joan was not always so lucky. He was captured by the British and the church were sentenced to death by fire. The Pope raised and it was Jeanne D'Arc Church has always been a thorn in the eye by the right messenger of God only. On May 30, 1431 was burned in the city of Rouen vivo. 1920 Joan of Arc of the church was declared a saint.

Jeanne was the novels, plays and songs that were included in the literature. Important images that represent a diversity of interpretations of their lives, by William Shakespeare (Henry VI.) Schiller (The Maid of Orleans) and George Bernard Shaw (Saint Joan) wrote.