Joana D'Arc

French heroine and military leader

Joana D'Arc was a French heroine and military leader who led the French army to several victories during the Hundred Years' War. She was born in 1412 in Domremy, France, and was known for her bravery and faith. D'Arc was captured by the English and put on trial for heresy, but was eventually declared innocent and declared a martyr. She was canonized as a saint in 1920. She is considered a feminist icon and a symbol o...