joan of arc (1412-1431)

Background

- born 6th January 1412 (Domremy, Champagne)

- parents : Jacques and Isabelle D’Arc

- Jeannette D’Arc (real name)

- Name changed to Jeanne, La Pucelle or Joan, the maid when she started her mission.

- As a kid, her mother taught her domestic skills and religion

Quotes

“As for spinning and sewing, I fear no woman in Rouen”

“It was my mother alone who taught me the ‘Our Father’ and ‘Hail Mary’ and Creed’ and from none other was i taught my faith. "

“When I was thirteen, I received a revelation from our Lord by a voice that told me to be good and attend church often and God will help me”