Statue of Joan of Arc (1412-1431), patron saint of France at the Basilica of Bois-Chenu in Domrémy-la-Pucelle (Vosges), France

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Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc; c. 1412 - 30 May 1431) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. Stating that she was acting under divine guidance, she became a military leader who transcended gender roles and gained recognition as a savior of France.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Rue de la Basilique, 88630 Domrémy-la-Pucelle, Vosges, Grand Est, France, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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