Who was Joan of Arc and why is she famous?

Who was Joan of Arc and why is she famous?

The Hundred Year’s War between France and England was almost coming to an end. Henry V, the English king had died. Counselors, who were jealous of each other, ruled France, after the death of Charles VI. The Army too, was totally discouraged. Then, out of nowhere, it appeared, a peasant girl from Lorraine, presented herself at the royal court. She claimed that she had heard heavenly voices telling her to free Orleans from the besieging English.
Although the nobles mocked her, the Army was inspired by this suggestion. This girl, who came to be known as Joan of Arc, led the French Army into battle and succeeded in driving away the English from Orleans. When the Dauphin was crowned Charles VII in the Rheims Cathedral, Joan stood by his side.
Later, she was betrayed, sold to the English, and found guilty of sorcery. Although, she was tragically burned at the stake, Joan of Arc helped unify France. This heroine is today regarded as a symbol of hope and courage.