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Joan of Arc was a woman who was a great military leader. That was a problem because she was in a very male dominant society. She was burned at the stake for being a witch even though it was really just because of her great accomplishments.

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Which websites would you visit to learn about Joan of Arc?

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Corrupting youth


Was Joan of Arc really Joan de Arches?

No, they are two distinct individuals.


Did the real Saint Joan of Arc have a grandmother?

Yes, Joan had two grandmothers but we do not know their names.


What Joan of Arc biography should a person buy?

None! There are a number of good biographies of Joan of Arc on the Internet that can be viewed or downloaded for free. I have placed links to two of them below.


Was Joan of Arc the only knight in her family?

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Did Joan of Arc have two fathers?

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What are the names of two famous French people from the past?

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Why did Shakespeare involve witchcraft in some of his plays?

Allegations of witchcraft were real enough in the middle ages. In Henry VI Parts 1 and 2 two different women are accused of witchcraft, including Joan of Arc, who was indeed accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake. Shakespeare was only reflecting the truths of history.


Name two martyrs of the middle ages?

Thomas Becket. 1170 Joan of Arc. 1431


What organization is named after Joan of Arc?

There are several. The Saint Joan"s International Alliance is a women"s rights group operating within the Catholic Church. They have been in existence since the twenties.There are also at least two religious orders who have the name of St. Joan or Joan of Arc in their names. Both affect the Cross of Lorraine, which is only natural.


What crimes was Socrates was accused of?

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