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- noun French heroine and military leader inspired by religious visions to organize French resistance to the English and to have Charles VII crowned king; she was later tried for heresy and burned at the stake (1412-1431)
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Examples
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As in the schoolroom once Jeanne d'Arc had ridden into battle, as precious stones had glittered on the great high collar of Elizabeth Tudor, so shadows now were more than shadows.
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She was reconciled to never seeing Anthony again, but his voice was there, as if it always would be, telling her about Jeanne d'Arc, and Elizabeth Tudor, whom he had called the Lonely Queen, and Charlemagne and Marie Antoinette.
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Follow the construction of Anish Kapoor's latest sculpture, Dismemberment of Jeanne d'Arc, in a Brighton warehouse
Olympics Anish Kapoor tower hopes to attract 1m visitors a year 2011
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Today in 1429, Jeanne d'Arc arrived to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
What's Your Medieval Profession? madkestrel 2009
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There is historical proof that Jeanne d'Arc had three ensigns an ensign is a national flag displayed with special insignia or a standard of a military unit.
A Study of Jeanne d'Arc's Standards de Brantigny........................ 2008
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Priére de sainte Jeanne d'Arc, patronne de la France
Archive 2008-05-25 de Brantigny........................ 2008
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Of the great battle captains under Jeanne d'Arc, Étienne de Vignolles is one of the toughest and most warlike.
Archive 2008-03-02 de Brantigny........................ 2008
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Like every other French child, I learned about Jeanne d'Arc in elementary school.
A French view of Jehanne de Brantigny........................ 2008
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Of the great battle captains under Jeanne d'Arc, Étienne de Vignolles is one of the toughest and most warlike.
Étienne de Vignolles, Companion of the Maid de Brantigny........................ 2008
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There is historical proof that Jeanne d'Arc had three ensigns an ensign is a national flag displayed with special insignia or a standard of a military unit.
Archive 2008-02-24 de Brantigny........................ 2008
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