Medieval era · 1430

Siege of Compiègne

The siege of Compiègne (1430) was conducted by Duke Philip III of Burgundy after the town of Compiègne had refused to transfer allegiance to him under the terms of a treaty with Charles VII of France. The siege is perhaps best known for Joan of Arc's capture by Burgundian troops while accompanying an Armagnac force during a skirmish outside the town on 23 May 1430.

When: 1430
Where: Compiègne
Era: Medieval

Topics

France359 BCE – today

People

Joan of Arc1412 – 1431French folk heroine (1412–1431), military leader who crowned Charles VII and Roman Catholic saint, canonized 500 years after her death

Before and after

Siege of Paris1429 Battle of La Higueruela1431 Show on timeline

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