Joan of Arc
Peasant girl who raised the siege of Orléans in the Hundred Years’ War and brought Charles VII to be crowned at Reims; the English burned her as a heretic.
| Lived | c. 1412 – 1431 |
| Known as | French national heroine |
| Birthplace or main place | Domrémy |
| Places on the map | Reims, Paris |
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Who ruled these places in her lifetime
From the border maps nearest to each date; borders are approximate.
Events in her lifetime
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1429 | Joan of Arc brings Charles VII to Reims to be crowned | Reims |
Battles and sites of the time
- Battle of Agincourt · 1415
- Battle of Orléans · 1429
Further reading
Contemporaries
| Lived | Person | |
|---|---|---|
| 1371 – 1433 | Zheng He | Admiral and explorer |
| 1394 – 1449 | Ulugh Beg | Astronomer and ruler |
| 1394 – 1460 | Henry the Navigator | Portuguese prince |
| 1397 – 1450 | Sejong the Great | King of Joseon |
| c. 1400 – 1468 | Johannes Gutenberg | Inventor of printing |
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.