Joan of Arc9 January 1431
Joan of Arcs trial begins, overseen by pro-English clergy paid by the English Government
France · Warfare / Hundred Years War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Joan of Arcs trial begins, overseen by pro-English clergy paid by the English Government
Joan of Arc is sentenced to life imprisonment. 1st day of the trial of Joan of Arc
Opening day of the trial. Joan of Arc is tried at a trial headed by Richard de Beauchamp for heresy & blasphemy
Sentenced to life imprisonment
Agrees to sign a "confession" after being threatened with summary execution
Recants then declares herself as a lapsed heretic & is handed over to the English. After being maneuvered into putting her soldiers clothing back on, Joan of Arc is declared "relapsed"
Conducts the trial of Joan of Arc
The process of appealing the trial begins after French forces enter Rouen, the clergyman Guillaume Bouille launches an investigation into the conduct of the trial
The process of appealing the trial begins after French forces enter Rouen, the clergyman Guillaume Bouille launches an investigation into the conduct of the trial
Inquisitor General Jean Brehal begins the Inquisitorial investigation & concludes that there are grounds for an appeal
Inquisitor General Jean Brehal begins the Inquisitorial investigation & concludes that there are grounds for an appeal
Beginning of the formal appeal, known as the Rehabilitation or Nullification Trial
Inquisitor Brehal & other Church officials overturn Joans conviction, in his final summary of the case, Brehal describes Joan as a martyr who was wrongly executed by corrupt, partisan clergy
Since martyrs are automatically considered saints, Joan of Arcs canonization is effectively initiated at this point. Inquisitor Brehal & other Church officials overturn Joans conviction, in his final summary of the case, Brehal describes Joan as a martyr who was wrongly executed by corrupt, partisan clergy
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