Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) was born into a French family of six in the Domrémy village, located in the Grand Est northeastern France in 1412 ce, in the middle of the Hundred Years War. Where the French aspired to cut England’s power, comparatively to the English (Henry V) wanting to increase theirs, and be the heir to the French throne.
A conflict that had been raging between England and France for practically a century when Joan was born
What was the Hundred Year War?
Showcased as the greatest muslim traveller of the 1300s Ibn Battuta has travelled since the age of 21 years old from morocco and to different region that are mainly islamic. He is know to have travelled as far as china and sumatra that is now part of indonesia
75 000 miles (120 000)
What is the distance he travelled?
Depicted as an icon of his times, Henry the 5 led victory over France on the field of Agincourt, therefore gaining control over many french territories (most of Northern France) and positioning his heir as future of king of France and inaugurating the Treaty of Troyes recognising the heir of England as King of France.
A contract highlighting the king of France to be of English Descent.
What is the Treaty of Troyes?
She was imprisoned by Henry for supporting the 1173 revolt against him by their sons Young Henry, Richard and Geoffrey. She was not released until 1189, when her husband died and their third son, Richard I, ascended the throne.
By whom was Eleanor of Aquitaine imprisoned for supporting the 1173 revolt against this person?
Thanks to Joan never doubting her “divine visions” she got from God, at the young age of 13, having Saint Catherine, Saint Margaret, and Saint Michael appear in her father’s garden likewise, she, with her cropped long hair, wearing them in a pageboy style to blend in with the knights of the era, led the French army to a victory in Orléans within 9 days. Influencing the broader context of European history.
Nine days
How many days did/Amount of days it take her and her army to relieve the city of Orléans?
Born into a muslim family that had many people that who had juristic and literary education in in his native town of Tangier.His first purpose when travelling was to fulfil that religious and to broden his education by studying under famous scholars.This allowed him to be invited to many courts as a respected guest after his studies qualified him for judicial office.
A qadis
What is a muslim judge?
Henry the 5 (1386 - 1422), otherwise known as Henry of Monmouth, reigned as king of England ( 1413 -1422) during the dramatic times of the 100 year old war and sought to bring victory over France during his time as king.
Born and raised there, Henry took on this name as a symbol of his roots.
What is the city of Monmouth?
The Duchess of Aquitaine, queen of France and England, led a crusade to the Holy Land during the Second Crusade
Which of the Crusades was led by Eleanor of Aquitaine?
In case Joan was telling the truth of serving God, meaning he was on the French side of the conflict, the English (Burgundians) that had captured her, could not prosecute her.
Name of the troop that captured her
Who were the Burgundians?
During his travels there were many pieces he wrote showing many aspects of the social, cultural, and political history of a great part of the Muslim world. Ibn battuta was known as a curious obseverver interested in the different ways of life in each muslim countrry.
An important document shedding light aspect on his travels in the greaters part of the muslim world (his Rihla )
What is his travelogue?
As king, he enforced England to gain a higher hand and establish it as one of the strongest military powers of that time. Depicted as an icon of his times, Henry the 5 led victory over France on the field of Agincourt, therefore gaining control over many french territories ( most of Northern France)
The victory that led to England's upper hand in the 100 year war.
What was the capture of the field of Agincourt?
Her interest in the literary arts and patronage of them produced the most interesting and popular genre of the day – Provencal romantic poetry – a body of work which influenced the aristocracy's perception of women and continues to inspire artistic expression in the present day.
Which genre of the day was produced by her interest in the literary arts and patronage of them?
It is only after having been convicted of being a relapsed heretic instead of a heroine, for heresy, violating the law for dressing up as a men, that 19 year old Joan got burned at stake three times to ensure her death with her last words being a prayer aka “Jesus! Jesus!” Later in 1452 to have her case be renewed and her be reclaimed as a martyr, canonized, in addition to being identified as one of the patron saints of France.
"Jesus! Jesus!"
Which were her last said words/prayers?
In Egypt he arrived on land, an irresistible passion for travel was born in his soul, and he decided to visit as many parts of the world as possible, setting as a rule “never to travel any road a second time.
The route of Tunisia and Tripoli
What is the main route he took to get to egypt?
Therefore gaining control over many french territories ( most of Northern France) and positioning his heir ( Henry the 6) as future king of France and inaugurating the Treaty of Troyes recognising the heir of England as King of France. The outcome of his victories were substantial and affected the outcome of the infamous 100 year war along with administering control over France.
A king dubbed as the ‘Mad King’ who snowballed England's defeat in the 100 year war, reversing all of King Henry the 5 efforts
Who was King Henry the fifth’s son : King Henry the 6
Born in about 1122, she became Duchess of Aquitaine, a region in what is now south-western France, after her father’s death in 1137.
When did Eleanor become a Duchess of Aquitaine?
Challenged the societal norms, as a 19 year old saint, she is now regarded as a feminist role model/national symbol of France (of pride), representing both freedom as well as faith. With the extent of her short life’s success in today’s world persisting in French politics, art (such as film), religion. Influencing many fields.
Age and gender.
What topics does she challenge now?
Having finished the pilgrimage in 1326, he crossed the Arabian Desert to Iraq, southern Iran, Azerbaijan, and Baghdad. There he met one of the last few leaders of a specific tribe mentioned in history.
Abū Saʿīd (ruled 1316–36), and some lesser rulers.
What is the last of the Mongol khans of Iran?
Moreover the victory on the field of Agincourt displayed King Henrys abilities and impressive understanding of strategy; by using the terrain against the opposing army King Henry was able to appear victorious although his army was composed of 6000 soldiers while the French had over 30,000 soldiers.
How did King Henry benefit from the terrain?
By using archers and gaining higher ground as well as encircling the opposing army and applying pressure.
Her interest in the literary arts and patronage of them produced the most interesting and popular genre of the day – Provencal romantic poetry – a body of work which influenced the aristocracy's perception of women and continues to inspire artistic expression in the present day.
Which popular genre of the day was produced by her interest in the literary arts and patronage of them?