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Joan of Arc
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Real Name

Jeanne d'Arc

Born

1412

Died

30 May 1431

Origin[]

Joan of Arc, called Jeanne d'Arc in French, is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. Claiming to be acting under divine guidance, she became a military leader who transcended gender roles and gained recognition as a savior of France.

Public Domain Literary Appearances[]

All published works featuring Joan of Arc published before January 1, 1929 are in the public domain in the US.

A list of notable works can be found here.

Public Domain Film Appearances[]

  • The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)

Public Domain Comic Appearances[]

  • Blue Bolt v2 #6
  • Catholic Comics #106-107, 307
  • It Really Happened #6
  • Real Life Comics #45
  • Joan of Arc (A-1 #21)
  • Thrilling Adventures In Stamps Comics #7
  • Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #71

Notes[]

  • Pat Patriot who appeared in Daredevil Comics from Lev Gelason was described as America's Joan of Arc.


See Also[]

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