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Trial of Joan of Arc

1431 trial and execution of French saint

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Source revisionSep 23, 2026
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The trial of Joan of Arc, a French military leader under Charles VII during the Hundred Years' War, began on 9 January 1431 and ended with her execution on 30 May. The trial is one of the most famous in history, becoming the subject of many books and films.

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