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II. The Failed Siege of La Charité-sur-Loire (November–December 1429)
- After Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Joan turned her attention to La Charité-sur-Loire, another Burgundian-held fortress.
- The siege lasted several weeks (November–December 1429), but the French forces lacked sufficient artillery and supplies.
- After heavy resistance from the defenders, the siege was abandoned, marking one of Joan’s last military efforts.
III. Joan’s Ennoblement by Charles VII (December 29, 1429)
- Despite the failure at La Charité, Joan’s contributions to France’s resurgence could not be ignored.
- On December 29, 1429, Charles VII officially ennobled Joan and her family, granting them hereditary noble status.
- The letters patent issued by Charles bestowed the surname "du Lys" (of the Lily) upon Joan and her relatives, symbolizing their loyalty to the crown.
IV. Consequences and the Beginning of Joan’s Decline
- While Joan remained committed to France’s cause, her influence at court was beginning to fade as political advisors, such as Georges de la Trémoille, sought to sideline her.
- Her failure at La Charité-sur-Loire further weakened her standing, as some viewed it as a sign that divine favor was leaving her.
- Despite her noble status, Joan was soon to face her greatest challenge—the betrayal and capture that would lead to her trial and execution.
The campaigns of late 1429 marked the final phase of Joan of Arc’s military career, culminating in her ennoblement by Charles VII, but also foreshadowing her diminishing political influence and ultimate downfall.