On May 23, 1430, St. Joan of Arc led an attempt to repel attackers at Compiegne and was captured by the Burgundians. The Burgundians then sold her to the English.
St. Joan had earned English enmity after leading French forces to victory in a series of battles. Guided by visions, St. Joan had in 1428 gone to the future King Charles VII to help him save France from English domination and control. She inspired French forces at Orleans, forcing the English to abandon the city, and then led French forces during the Loire Campaign. Under her, the French won at Patay, permitting French forces to take Reims. There, Charles was crowned as King.
In 1430, Compiegne was under siege, and St. Joan went there to help, leading to her being surrounded and captured.
Pax et bonum
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