Joan of Arc

Who the Joan of Arc type is

People who match the Joan of Arc type rarely wait for permission. They feel a strong sense of purpose, and that purpose gives them energy to stand up, speak out and take the first step when others hesitate. Their confidence is not about ego. It comes from a deep belief in the cause in front of them.

This type is often younger in spirit than their responsibilities suggest, full of idealism and determination. Joan-style personalities can turn skeptics into supporters simply through the strength of their conviction. They value loyalty and honesty, and they tend to judge actions by whether they are right rather than whether they are easy.

Signature traits

Brave

The Joan of Arc type steps forward in difficult moments, even when the outcome is uncertain.

Idealistic

People of this type are guided by a clear vision of how things should be, and they work to make it real.

Unshakable conviction

Once this type is sure, doubt fades into the background, and their certainty can be contagious.

What Joan of Arc is known for

Medieval France, c. 1412–1431

• Helping lift the Siege of Orléans in 1429, as a teenager
• Seeing Charles VII crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral
• Her nickname, the Maid of Orléans
• Becoming one of France's most celebrated national heroines

Fun facts about Joan of Arc

• She was only about 17 years old when she arrived at Orléans.
• A retrial held in 1456 officially overturned the verdict against her.
• Mark Twain wrote a novel about her and called it the best of all his books.
• She was canonized in 1920 and is one of the patron saints of France.