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France in 1456

Historical records for France in 1456, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

July

7 July 1456CanonizationJoan of Arc

Warfare / Hundred Years War

Since martyrs are automatically considered saints, Joan of Arcs canonization is effectively initiated at this point

7 July 1456Nullification TrialJoan of Arc

Warfare / Hundred Years War

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

7 July 1456TrialJean Brehal

Warfare / Hundred Years War

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

7 July 1456TrialJoan of Arc

Warfare / Hundred Years War

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

Other Events

1456Exile of Louis XILouis XI

Paris · House / House of Valois

Flees to Flanders after an unsuccessful attempt to capture his fathers throne

Names involved

Jean BrehalJoan of ArcLouis XI

Places involved

Paris

Provenance

This page is generated from stored World History Database records matching the exact country and year shown above. Exact duplicate display records are collapsed. Records without a month are listed after the monthly sections. Source provenance varies by record; formal academic citation should be checked against the relevant primary source, archive or specialist historical reference.