Medieval era · 1428 – 1429

Siege of Orléans

The siege of Orléans (12 October 1428 – 8 May 1429) marked a turning point of the Hundred Years' War between France and England. The siege took place at the pinnacle of English power during the later stages of the war, but was repulsed by French forces inspired by the arrival of Joan of Arc.

When: 1428 – 1429
Where: Orléans
Era: Medieval

Topics

France359 BCE – today Kingdom of France538 CE – 1791

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

Battle of Verneuil1424 Battle of Beaugency1429 Show on timeline

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