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Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc (1412-31) made a huge contribution to the liberation of France from the English during the reign of Charles VII, but was subsequently taken prisoner by the English. After a trial by a French court, with the assistance of the Inquisition, she was burned at the stake at Rouen in 1431. In 1920 she was canonized as a saint. Joan of Arc is an excellent subject for a character study and has been superbly captured by Pauline Parsons. The sword, modelled from a fifteenth century example is cast in metal. HN3681 Designer: Pauline Parsons Height: 10 25.5cm Issued: 1996-98 Made in England
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