Joan of Arc executed by burning at the stake in Rouen.
On May 30, 1431, at the age of 19, Joan of Arc was executed by burning in Rouen. Condemned as a heretic by a politically influenced ecclesiastical court, her death marked the culmination of a deeply contentious trial. The event is one of history's most noted acts of martyrdom. Joan’s strength and resolve during her execution left an indelible impression, leading to her subsequent posthumous rehabilitation and eventual canonization. Her death stands as a powerful symbol of faith against tyranny.