Joan,
She was convicted of heresy. I believe that wearing of men's clothing and leading men in battle was the heresy. She was tried by the British and not the French. She was 13 when she got permission to lead the French in Battle. (I find that amazing in itself, 13). The French were being beaten into submission by the Brits and France could have easily become a colony of England if not for the exploits of Joan. Burned at the stake when she was 19 and caught by the British. Eventually became a Saint. I don't know the reasoning behind Sainthood because she was a Warrior.
Anyway that's about all I know. Andy will probably come up with something. He's much better versed in Medival History than I.
Keith
