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St. Joan of Arc: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Sainte Jeanne d’Arc ‱ La Pucelle d’OrlĂ©ans ‱ The Maid of OrlĂ©ans
Born c.1412 ‱ DomrĂ©my-la-Pucelle ‱ France
Died May 30, 1431 ‱ Rouen ‱ France
Role In Hundred Years’ War ‱ Siege of OrlĂ©ans

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Painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres showing Joan of Arc in armor holding a banner at an altar during the coronation of Charles VII in Reims Cathedral, with figures praying behind her.
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