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Category: King Charles VII

During the Hundred Years’ War, 17-year-old peasant Joan of Arc led a French military force in relieving the city of Orleans, beleaguered by the English since October of the previous year. April 29, 1429.

April 29, 2024

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1400s, France, History Daily, Joan of Arc, King Charles VII, Orléans

Category: King Charles VII

During the Hundred Years’ War, 17-year-old peasant Joan of Arc led a French military force in relieving the city of Orleans, beleaguered by the English since October of the previous year. April 29, 1429.