Middle Age King, Hero, and Heroine
William Conqueror, King John, and Joan of Arc
William the Conqueror
Biographical Information
Memorable Moments
Importance
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William the Conqueror
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Depiction of a battle with William the Conqueror on The Bayeux Tapesty, one of the most famous artifacts from the Middle Ages.
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A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry showing an encounter between King Harold of England and William the Conqueror.
King John
Biographical Information
Memorable Moments
Importance
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An eighteenth century engraving of King John of England signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede on June 15, 1215.
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Portrait of King John of England. Three lions, the heraldic symbol for England, appear at the bottom of the frame for the portrait. After 1340, the coat of arms for England changed when King Edward III claimed rule of France.
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John kneels down before King Richard I, asking forgiveness for his attempt to take the throne from Richard.
Joan of Arc
Biographical Information
Memorable Moments
Significant Conflicts or Battles: At age 15, she lead french soldiers to victory over the English at the Battle of Orleans. Another conflict she had was with Charles and the other leaders of the French army didn't have full faith into Joan, so they left her out of strategy meetings. Other Events: In September 1429, she failed to conqueror Paris, and she ended up wounding her leg. After two months, she failed again to conqueror another town. She was then captured in 1430, by John of Luxembourg. Quote:“Jesus! Jesus” – Joan of Arc when she was burning to death. Interesting or unusual fact: First, she was accused of wearing pants, which was one of her crimes. Also, she truly believed that God spoke to her through certain visions. An interesting fact about her is that during the 100 years, she helped Charles VII become king of France.
Importance
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A wood engraving of the execution of Joan of Arc, Rouen, France, May 30, 1431.
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Detail from a tapestry depicting the arrival of Joan of Arc at Chinon in February of 1428. She is greeted by Charles VII. Joan of Arc fought for the legitimacy of French rule and the end to English occupation during the Hundred Years War.
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Soliders capture Joan of Arc.
Reference
King John: New Catholic Encyclopedia, 2003
Joan of Arc :Encyclopedia of World Biography, December 12, 1998
Historic World Leaders, 1994
Cassey Zendarski
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