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In the so-called Rehabilitation ( not Daytop nor Good Will!) trial held some years after her death. Most of the bishops who helped to condemn her were no longer living, it was almost like holding the Nuremberg Trials thirty years after the War!
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How and why did Joan of Arc die?
She was burned at the stake for being a heretic. About 23 years later, after she had died, a new trial was held and she was found to be innocent.
Did the Church have anything to do with Joan of Arc's death?
The Church, no, It was an ethnic French bishop who supported the British who condemned Joan to death for heresy, not the Church. When an investigation was completed 25 years after Joan's death, Joan was found to have been innocent of all charges but the bishop was found to have been guilty of heresy instead.
Where can one find a biography on Joan of Arc?
Biography's website is one source where a biography of Joan of Arc can be found. Wikipedia is also a excellent source of Joan of Arc bio information.
Was Joan of Arc really a virgin?
Yes, Joan of Arc was really a virgin. She was examined during her trial and found to be a virgin.
Was Joan of Arc executed by the English and became a martyr?
Joan of Arc was executed in 1431 by the English in a politically motivated Heresy trial. 25 Years later the Church conducted their own inquisition and declared Joan innocent and a Martyr.
Did Joan of Arc face any charges?
She was charged by the British of being a witch and a heretic. About 23 years after her execution she was given another trial and found innocent of all charges.
How Joan of Arc or Jehanne d'Arc die?
Jeanne d'Arc or Joan of Arc was executed in 1431 for heresy. She was burned at the stake. However, 25 years later, her trial was appealed and the Church declared her innocent and a Martyr
When did the Church find out that Joan of Arc was not a witch?
Joan was not tried for being a witch, she was tried for being a heretic by a bishop who was a British sympathizer. 20 years after her death an inquiry was again opened by the Church and she was found innocent of all charges. Of course, this was 20 years too late for Joan.
What happen to Joan of Arc?
In her final battle against the Burgundians who supported the British, Joan was captured and sold to the Brits. They gave her a rigged Church trial at which she was found guilty of heresy and ordered to be burned at the stake
Was Joan of Arc a tart?
No, Joan of Arc was not a 'tart.'
Is there a special day named after Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc Day (the feast of Joan of Arc) is on May 30.
Was Joan of Arc decapitated?
No, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
