This famous woman who participated in the Hundred Years’ War played an important role in Europe’s history. Joan was known as God’s messenger and was a kind of a symbol who inspired people and made them believe in their victory. The girl was only 19 when she was caught by the Burgundians. The King refused to redeem her despite her merits, so the Maid of Orléans was sold to Englishmen for 10,000 gold coins.

She was declared a heretic because she wore men’s clothes. Joan was encouraged to confess she was guilty in exchange for life imprisonment and she agreed. After a few days, under the pretext that she put men’s pants on again, she was sentenced to death by being burned at the stake.