Joan of Arc, born in 1412, played a pivotal role during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Claiming divine guidance, she convinced Charles VII to let her lead French forces against the English. Joan's leadership, marked by the lifting of the siege at Orleans in 1429, boosted French morale and contributed to Charles VII's coronation. Unfortunately, she was later captured by the Burgundians, tried for heresy, and executed in 1431. Her legacy endured, and she was later canonized as a saint. Joan of Arc's impact on the Hundred Years' War remains a fascinating chapter in medieval history.
