Siege of Orléans
Turning point in the Hundred Years' WarThe siege of Orléans marked a turning point of the Hundred Years' War between France and England. The siege took place at the pinnacle of English power during the later stages of the war, but was repulsed by French forces inspired by the arrival of Joan of Arc. The French would then regain the initiative in the conflict and began to recapture territories previously occupied by the English.
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Orléans
Prefecture and commune in France
First Council of Orléans
Synod
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Second Battle of Orléans
Franco-Prussian War, 3-4 Dec 1870
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Orléans Cathedral
Roman catholic church in Orléans, France
Cenabum
Ancient capital city of the Carnutes in Gaul
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Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
Museum in Orléans, France
Battle of Orleans (463)
463 battle
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Siege of Orléans (1563)
Battle of the French Wars of Religion