Execution of Joan of Arc: Burning at the Stake in Rouen.
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In Rouen, the execution of Joan of Arc unfolded with solemnity and brutality. Accused of heresy and cross-dressing, Joan faced a trial orchestrated by pro-English clergy. Despite her assertions of divine guidance in leading the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War, she was condemned to death by burning at the stake.
Joan's execution left a lasting impact on French history and the collective memory of the nation. Her unwavering faith and courage in the face of adversities turned her into a symbol of resistance and patriotism. The unjust trial and execution of Joan of Arc later led to her posthumous retrial and exoneration.
The event unfolded in the midst of political turmoil, as France and England vied for power and control. Despite her tragic end, Joan's legacy continued to inspire generations, leading to her canonization as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
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