17 feb 1456 año - Second trial of Joan of Arc

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requested by Charles VII and held by pope | cleared her of all charges and declared her a martyr | she became a political symbol of France, a symbol of the Catholic Church in opposition to French govt (canonized as a saint in 1920 when french govt declared separation chruch/state), + a symbol of deep religious piety, conservative nationalism, cross-dressing, etc

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