Family, Personal Background And Early Life Of St. Joan Of Arc

When Joan was thirteen years old, she began to hear voices and see visions. She identified these visions as St. Catherine, St. Margaret, the Archangel Michael, sometimes Gabriel, and large groups of angels on some occasions (Joan of Arc Bibliography). She was determined that God had sent these voices, to give her a very important mission: to save France by taking down its enemies, and to make Charles as its rightful king.

Joan of Arc grew up in a country at war, which motivated her to fight. France was in the middle of the Hundred Year’s War, “an intermittent struggle between England and France in the 14th–15th century over a series of disputes, including the question of the legitimate succession to the French crown” (“Hundred”). This international conflict led to chaos and disagreement inside France, and two disagreeing parties emerged. The Armagnacs believed that Charles VII was the rightful king of France while the Burgundians supported the Duke of Burgundy and his son, John the Fearless (“Hundred”). Joan of Arc was born in the small village of Dorémy around 1412 (“Joan”). She grew up in a very Catholic family, and at the age of 13 she had visions with “the voices of St. Michael, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and St. Margaret of Antioch” (Vale and Lanhers) who told her that it was her divine purpose to free France from England and bring Charles VII to the throne. This inspired her to leave her village and family behind to meet the prince.

Joan of Arc was born in Domremy, France in 1412. Her parents were poor tenant farmers named Jacques d’ Arc and his wife, Isabelle who was also known as Romee. Joan learned piety and domestic skills from her mother. Joan never ventured far from her home, and would take care of the animals. She also became skilled as a seamstress.

Joan of Arc was born on January 6, 1412 in Lorraine to French peasants. As a young girl Joan of Arc was often found doing housework or tending to her father’s flock. She was a very kind-hearted girl and would often put those in need before herself. Those who knew her described her as a devout Christian. A man once said “I have heard it said by Messire Guillaume Front, formerly the parish priest, that Joan was a good Catholic, that he had never met a better and had non better in his parish” (Pernoud 18). This faithfulness to the church leads to Joan of Arc announcing her call from God that Charles VII is the rightful heir to the french throne.

Saint Joan was born 1412, “child of Jacques d’ Arc and his wife, Isabelle, also known as Romée, Joan learned piety and domestic skills from her mother. Never venturing far from home, Joan took care of the animals and became quite skilled as a seamstress” (biography.com). The birthplace of Joan is Domremy, France.

Joan of Arc is credited with leading the French army to victory over England during the 100 years war, which actually lasted around 116 years. She believed she was a messenger of god and was born to bring an end to the war. With permission from the king, Joan of Arc, lacking military and tactical training, led the french army against the English in the city of Orléans. Joan met a tragic end when she was captured by the Anglo-Burgundian and tried as a witch. She was called guilty as a witch and a heretic which led to her untimely demise being burned at the stake at age 19.

Throughout history people have made a name for themselves by their actions. From Napoleon to Amelia Earhart, individuals have been recognized through their accomplishments. The faithful Joan of Arc has done the same. Joan broke through the boundaries for women of her time and, consequently, is one of the most famous young women in history. This statement is profoundly accurate because she was such a young girl with an extremely powerful devotion to God. But just how did Joan’s intense dedication to God influence her brief life?

This girl soldier has struck fascination in the hearts of Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Joan of Arc was born on January 6, 1412 in the little village of Domremy, in France. Her parents owned about 50 acres of land and her father was a town official. She lived a normal holy life until one day when she was 13 St's Catherine of Sienna, Margret, and Michael, who told her to drive out the English from France and to bring Dauphin to Reims for his coronation. Three years later when she was 16 she asked a relative to take her to Vancoleurs where she asked the garrison commander Robert de Baudricourt for an armed escort to bring her to the French Royal Court at Chinon. At first, he thought she was joking and rejected her request, but at their second meeting where she made a prediction about the outcome of the next battle before the messengers arrived to report it her request was granted. She traveled to Chinon dressed as a male soldier which would later lead to charges of "cross-dressing." At Chinon she was accepted as a soldier and began her campaign to liberate France and bring the true king to the throne. “With the favor of her king supporting her, Joan the Maid could now unfurl her banners” (Carrol 519). Joan won many impressive victories many where the French army was at a large disadvantage, but her faith in God remained strong throughout all hardships even in

Joan of Arc was born into a country in political chaos. In 1415, King Henry V of England invaded northern France. The English were defeated by France and gained help from the Burgundians in France. In 1420 the Treaty of Troyes granted Henry V to the French throne, taking control from the demented King Charles VI. After Charles’ death Henry would inherit his throne. However, this plan didn’t work because Henry and Charles died within a couple of months of each other. This left Henry’s infant son to inherit both realms. French supporters of the soon to be Charles VII sensed an opportunity to return the crown to a French monarch instead of the English

After ending a war that had lasted for over a century, the young French hero, Joan of Arc, was tried and executed by the English for heresy when she was only nineteen. Growing up as a peasant in Pucelle, France, she heard voices which she thought to be the voice of God. Later she was told by these voices to fight for the French, and ended up playing a major role in the Hundred Years War between France and England. She led an army to liberate the city of Orleans and won over Patay, which allowed Charles VII to be crowned King of France. Nearing the end of the war, she was captured by the English, tried for heresy, and was burned at the stake when she was nineteen. As a symbol of France, Joan was put on trial by the English who sought revenge

Joan of Arc’s life began on January 6, 1412, in Domremy, France. She is the daughter of Isabelle Romee and Jacques d’ Arc with brothers Pierre, Jean, and Jacquemin and her little sister, who died at a young age. Joan was born into a family of poor tenant farmers and learned domestic work. She soon fell in love with the catholic church through her mother's teachings. It was said that once she heard the church bells rings, she would drop her work and run to the

Joan of Arc was born during the long war between France and England known as the “Hundred Years War”; the dispute began over who would be their heir to the French throne. In 1415, King Henry V of England invaded northern France. After delivering a shattering defeat to French forces, England gained

Joan has seen God, brought her country to victory, and has become a saint, in and after her lifetime. Her legacy lives on today, as she is still one of the greatest human beings of the past today. Joan of Arc grew up in an uneducated and very poor family who lived in Domrémy, France near Champagne during 1400’s. When she was born on January 6,1412 , France was on the edge of losing the Hundred Years’ War, and they had no chance of beating the British that had already won multiple battles. Joan’s father was a farmer, that made just enough for his family.

I. Joan of Arc A. Joan of Arc was born into a poor family of farmers in France. When she was a teenager, she started having visions. These visions led her to lead a religious life. As her visions became more clear, Sts. Michael and Catherine were present and she was appointed to become the savior of France.

St. Joan was determined, hard working, and motivated, qualities needed to be a hero.              St. Joan of Arc didn’t just become a knight, and just sit there as a follower. She became a leader, that led her army to victory. Most girls followed the men, like sheep following a shepherd. St. Joan showed that they weren’t like that at all.