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John the Fearless

John the Fearless was a son of Duke Philip the Bold and Margaret III of Flanders. John was born in the Ducal Palace at Dijon on 28th May 1371. A diplomatic union was arranged for… 

Joan of Arc was executed by burning at the Stake

Execution of Joan of Arc

Execution of Joan of Arc, 30th May 1431 Joan of Arc had been captured by the Burgundians at the Siege of Compiegne. Then she was transferred into the custody of the English. She was tried as… 

La Hire, Etienne de Vignolles

La Hire

Etienne de Vignolles (La Hire) La Hire was the common name for Etienne de Vignolles. Born in 1390 he became one of the best known and respected of French military commanders of the 1420s and… 

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Louis de Sancerre

Louis de Sancerre Louis was the second eldest son of the Count of Sancerre. His father fought and died in the Battle of Crecy. Following his fathers death Louis was educated alongside the children of…