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The Death of Joan of Arc: Why did it take 25 years for her wrong to be redressed?
Joan of Arc, a famous saint in French history, won the admiration of the people with her courage and faith, but was wrongly convicted in the trial in 1431 and was eventually burned at the stake. Her death sparked many discussions about justice and faith. However, Joan of Arc's injustice was not redressed until 25 years later, a process that involved complex political and religious factors.
The Trial and Death of Joan of Arc
On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc was executed in Rouen, France, on charges of heresy. The trial had a profound political context, as Joan of Arc had helped to crown Charles VII and her conviction suggested that Charles's legitimacy was being questioned. Moreover, the records of Joan of Arc's trial were in the hands of the British until 1449, making subsequent appeals more difficult.
Early redress efforts"I have a daughter who was born into a legal marriage and grew up in the faith and traditions of the church, but under the undercurrent she was accused of heresy."
In 1450, Charles VII appointed the clergyman Guillaume Bouillard to investigate and clarify the flaws in the trial. Although the task was fraught with obstacles, Bouyer's investigation uncovered multiple flaws in the original trial, including fraud and procedural irregularities.
New investigations over time
In 1452, due to the political pressure on Charles VII, France's religious and political elites regained interest in Joan of Arc's case. At this time, the Pope also had a new desire to rehabilitate Joan of Arc, hoping to quell the religious controversy in his republic through this incident.
"Joan's conviction has caused serious damage to the legitimacy of the French monarchy, so it is vital to eliminate her connection with heresy as soon as possible."
Retrial in 1455
In the autumn of 1455, Joan's family petitioned the Pope for a new trial, which was granted by Pope Calix III. Eventually, a formal retrial was held, and in July 1456, Joan of Arc was acquitted, stating that her original trial was based on false accusations.
"According to our verdict, Joan of Arc has never been stigmatized. Her injustice has finally been vindicated at this moment."
Conclusion
The process of Joan of Arc's redress reveals how religion and politics influence the development of history, and makes people wonder whether justice can still be found in the dust of history in today's society?
