The Joan of Arc was considered the heroine of the Middle ages. She was born as a peasant girl in eastern France, where she lived until she lead the French army claiming she was destined to lead them. she won my wars during the Hundred Year War period, which then lead Charles to become King Charles VII of France. But soon after this time she was captured by Burgundians, and then held for ransom. When they returned to England, she was put on trial for insubordination and heresy. she was burned at the stake when she was only 19 years old.