Long before being canonized on 16 May, 1920, which historical figure, known as The Maid of Orleans, was burned at the stake in Rouen, France in 1431?
Rouen of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen on May 30, 1431 in this city, where most inhabitants supported the duke of Burgundy, Joan of Arc's king enemy. The king of France Charles VII recaptured the town in 1449. During the German occupation, the German Navy had its headquarters located in a chateau on what is now the Rouen Business School. The city was heavily damaged during World War II on D-day and its famed cathedral was almost destroyed by Allied bombs. Rouen is known for its Rouen Cathedral, with its "Tour de Beurre" ("butter tower") financed by the
History of the Ursulines in New Orleans History of the Ursulines in New Orleans The Ursulines have a long history in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. As early as 1726, King Louis XV of France decided that three Ursuline nuns from Rouen should go to New Orleans to establish a hospital for poor sick people and to provide education for young girls of wealthy families. Fourteen nuns took part in the long journey to New Orleans. The names of seven are known: There were two postulant sisters: Sister le Massif from Tours and Marie-Madeleine Hachard from Rouen. There were also two nuns from Ploërmel and one