Joan of Arc's life was marked by pivotal events that shaped her legacy. Born in 1412, she claimed divine guidance, leading French troops to key victories during the Hundred Years' War. Her significant achievement at the Siege of Orléans in 1429 bolstered French morale and contributed to the coronation of Charles VII. However, captured by the Burgundians, she was handed over to the English, tried for heresy, and executed in 1431. Her martyrdom and subsequent canonization fueled her enduring symbol as a fighter for faith and national identity.