1429
Siege of Orleans Lifted
A seventeen-year-old peasant in a suit of white armor rode through the gates of the starving city and, in nine days, broke an English siege that had choked…
Charles VII Crowned at Reims
With Joan standing beside him in the cathedral of the ancient coronation city, the Dauphin was anointed with holy oil and became, at last, the legitimate king…
Battle of Patay
Joan of Arc's forces caught the English army of Talbot and Fastolf still deploying from the march and overran them.
Joan Examined at Poitiers
Before accepting Joan's offer of military service, Charles VII's theologians spent three weeks interrogating her at Poitiers about her voices, her chastity…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1429?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1429. The most significant is Siege of Orleans Lifted.
What era was 1429 part of?
1429 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1429?
The events from 1429 span Europe.