JEANNE HACHETTE.—Charles the Bold of Burgundy invaded France, slew all the inhabitants of the first town which resisted him, and then besieged Beauvais, expecting surrender or an easy victory. Its terrified citizens were, however, rallied by this Jeanne, who, carrying the hatchet which has given her its name, led even the women to defend the walls. With stones, boiling water, or whatever came to hand, they repulsed the Burgundians, and Jeanne captured the enemy's standard. This desperate defense drove the foe from France.” Jeanne Laisné was a French heroine known as Jeanne Fourquet and nicknam
JEANNE HACHETTE.—Charles the Bold of Burgundy invaded France, slew all the inhabitants of the first town which resisted him, and then besieged Beauvais, expecting surrender or an easy victory. Its terrified citizens were, however, rallied by this Jeanne, who, carrying the hatchet which has given her its name, led even the women to defend the walls. With stones, boiling water, or whatever came to hand, they repulsed the Burgundians, and Jeanne captured the enemy's standard. This desperate defense drove the foe from France.” Jeanne Laisné was a French heroine known as Jeanne Fourquet and nicknamed Jeanne Hachette. She was the daughter of a peasant. She is currently known for an act of heroism on 27 June 1472, when she prevented the capture of Beauvais by the troops of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.
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