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b) she was the prisoner, not of the English, but of the Church.

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Who was the French woman who heard the voices of angels and was burned at the stake?

There were several over the centuries, but by far the most famous was known as Jeanne d'Arc (in English, Joan of Arc).


Who led the French to victory in battle and was later burned at the stake by the English?

Joan of Arc led the French to victory during the Hundred Years' War, notably at the Siege of Orléans in 1429. She was a peasant girl who claimed to have received visions from saints instructing her to support Charles VII and drive the English out of France. Captured by the Burgundians and handed over to the English, she was tried for heresy and burned at the stake in 1431. Her bravery and leadership made her a national heroine, and she was canonized as a saint in 1920.


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Who was burned at the stake twice?

Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, the English then burn her remains two additional times until they were turned to ash. They then threw the ashes into the Seine River. They did this because they did not want any possible relic to be left behind as a symbol the French could rally around.


What led to Joan of Arc's death?

While she was fighting for the French, Joan of Arc was caught by their enemy; the English. The English put her on trial and charged her with being a witch. She was found guilty and burned at the stake. Soon after, the French defeated the English and won the war. A long time later, Joan of Arc was declared to be a saint by the Catholic Church.

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This j led the french army against the English and was burnt at the stake?

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