People Jacques – Joan's Father, Who Came from the Region of Arkon
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People, Places, and Phrases Joan: a novel of Joan of Arc www.JoanNovel.com People Jacques – Joan’s father, who came from the region of Arkon Isabella – Joan’s mother Jacquemin – Joan’s eldest brother Jean – Joan’s older brother Pierre – Joan’s younger brother Katie – Joan’s younger sister Durand Laxart - Joan's uncle in Vaucouleurs Jeanette - Joan's aunt Jean de Metz – a captain of the garrison at Vaucouleurs Bertrand de Poulengy – a noble of the royal court serving with the garrison at Vaucouleurs Robert de Baudricourt – the commander of the garrison at Vaucouleurs Charles – the only remaining heir of Charles VI, the late king of France Jean Dunois – the French commander at Orléans The Duke of Vignolles – one of the commanders at Orléans Pierre Cauchon – the bishop who presides over Joan’s trial Guillaume Manchon – the chaplain of the prison where Joan is held, and the notary (note-taker) in her trial Cities Domrémy – Joan’s home village Vaucouleurs – a large city about 12 miles from Domrémy Chinon – the city where the Dauphin is taking refuge Poitiers – a university city near Chinon Orléans – the most important city still held by the French Beaugency, Meung, Jargeau, Auxerre – cities retaken by the French army on their march through the Loire Valley Rheims – the city where the kings of France were traditionally crowned Compiègne – a walled French city with a drawbridge Margny – a small village outside of Compiègne Rouen – an English held city is that is the seat of the English government in France Joan: People, Places, and Phrases Page 1 of 2 Rivers Loire – a large river running through the region of Lorraine Meuse – a river that passes close to Domrémy Terms and phrases Dauphin – a nickname given to Charles by the people La Hire – "The Wrath", the Duke of Vignolles' nickname Vive la Pucelle - Long live the Maid! Vive le Roi - Long live the King! Vive la compagnie - Long live the company! Towers of Orléans St. Loup, St. Jean, St. Augustin, Les Tourelles Cities in the Cathedral Song Orléans, Beaugency, Notre Dame de Cléry, Poitiers, Avignon, Albi, Arles, Rheims, Rouen, Amiens, Tours, Nancy, Chartres, Senlis, Troyes, Paris. Vendôme Audio You can download an audio clip of a French speaker pronouncing all these words from the book's website, www.JoanNovel.com. ______________________________________________________________________________ Also by Freeman Ng The Wineskin Project - Gospel plays for church or personal use Who Am I? - a personalizable picture book Haiku Diem - a daily haiku feed going since July 2010 www.AuthorFreeman.com Joan: People, Places, and Phrases Page 2 of 2.