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Militant Athiest Mark Twain wrote a very admiring biography of Joan of Arc.
Twain wasn't really atheist as much as he was anti-all organized religion. He was bitter towards religion towards the end of his life, though.
Militant Athiest Mark Twain wrote a very admiring biography of Joan of Arc.
Twain wasn't really atheist as much as he was anti-all organized religion. He was bitter towards religion towards the end of his life, though.
I DIDN'T know the Duke became a widower after Joan's death! This changes things big time! I alway thought the two were the best match possible, but for her death and his wife. Uh-oh. The Duke was a royal, and IIRC in the line of succession. If Joan and he marry, and have a son? If Chuck turns against the two of them after all THAT, well, I understand Chuckie's son didn't really like dad all that much anyway...![]()
She might also be able to prevent it. If they're off leading an army somewhere and he is killed or in some other way. Of I suppose she could order La Hire to kill him. Ha, Joan going from Pure Maid to practical probably cynical politician would be an interesting theme.Another thing I thought of that she could do in an extended timeline, discover Gilles De Rais is an occult serial killer early on.
She might also be able to prevent it. If they're off leading an army somewhere and he is killed or in some other way. Of I suppose she could order La Hire to kill him. Ha, Joan going from Pure Maid to practical probably cynical politician would be an interesting theme.
The contrast and the struggle with it in regards to the world would be what makes it interesting. I think such a thing would probably preclude her from just settling down as some noble/general or whatever for an extended period as opposed to returning to a sleepy rural existence. I could see her constantly seeking out Holy Causes to fight for.... or maybe God will send her a new mission.Joan became such a legendary figure because of that purity, debasing it just makes her like everyone else and not as interesting.
Another noble who was conveniently a widower, appropriate rank for the Maid of Orleans and her close associate was Bastard of Orleans, count of Dunois. Widowed in 1426, no children - OTL remarried in 1439.
You're right, he's the best match of all. He's the only man Joan is said to have had even a remotely womanly affection for.