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What Happened in January 1431

Historical Events

Trial of Joan of Arc

Jan 3 Joan of Arc handed over to Bishop Pierre Cauchon

  • Jan 9 Judges' investigations for the trial of Joan of Arc begin in Rouen, France, the seat of the English occupation government

Famous Birthdays

  • Jan 1 Alexander VI [Rodrigo Borgia], Spanish born Pope controversial for acknowledging his children (1492-1503), born in Xàtiva, Spain (d. 1503)

Famous Deaths

  • Jan 25 Charles II, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1364)