Military Leader · 1412 – 1431
Joan of Arc
Rallied a demoralized France, lifted the siege of Orléans, and helped secure the coronation of Charles VII, turning the tide of the Hundred Years' War before her capture and execution at nineteen.
Military Feats
- Lifted the English siege of Orléans in 1429.
- Led French forces in a string of victories along the Loire.
- Enabled the coronation of Charles VII at Reims.
Impact Analysis
Joan of Arc reversed the fortunes of France in the Hundred Years' War and became an enduring symbol of faith, courage and national identity, inspiring generations from peasants to revolutionaries.
Historical influence score: 85/100