# Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Character guide

> Key figures in Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Mark Twain.

- [Joan of Arc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/joan_of_arc.md): The peasant girl who leads France to victory and is later tried for heresy.
- [Louis de Conte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/louis_de_conte.md): Joan's childhood friend and page, who narrates her story.
- [The Paladin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/the_paladin.md): A boastful but loyal soldier in Joan's army.
- [Pierre Cauchon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/pierre_cauchon.md): The corrupt bishop who presides over Joan's trial.
- [La Hire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/la_hire.md): A fierce and loyal French captain fighting alongside Joan.
- [Noël Rainguesson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/noel_rainguesson.md): A witty and resourceful friend of Louis de Conte.
- [Catherine Boucher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/catherine_boucher.md): The kind-hearted daughter of the treasurer who shelters Joan.
- [Pierre d'Arc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/pierre_d_arc.md): Joan's older brother who accompanies her to war.
- [Lord Talbot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/talbot.md): The formidable English commander opposing Joan.
- [Laxart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/laxart.md): Joan's uncle who helps her get to Vaucouleurs.
- [Dunois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/dunois.md): The Bastard of Orleans, a key French military leader.
- [Guillaume Fronte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/guillaume_fronte.md): The parish priest of Domremy who supports Joan.
- [Sir John Fastolfe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/sir_john_fastolfe.md): An English knight known for his cautious retreats.
- [Bedford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/bedford.md): The English regent of France during Joan's campaigns.
- [Nicolas Loyseleur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/nicolas_loyseleur.md): A treacherous priest who spies on Joan in prison.
- [Richemont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/richemont.md): The Constable of France who aids Joan at Patay.
- [De la Tremouille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/de_la_tremouille.md): A scheming royal favorite who hinders Joan's plans.
- [Jean de Metz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/jean_de_metz.md): A knight who escorts Joan to the Dauphin.
- [Charles VII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/charles_vii.md): The indecisive Dauphin who becomes King of France.
- [Bertrand de Poulengy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/bertrand_de_poulengy.md): A nobleman who accompanies Joan to Chinon.
- [Isambard de la Pierre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/isambard_de_la_pierre.md): A kind Dominican friar who aids Joan during her trial.
- [Earl of Warwick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/warwick.md): The English nobleman overseeing Joan's imprisonment.
- [Robert de Baudricourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/robert_de_baudricourt.md): The governor of Vaucouleurs who sends Joan to the Dauphin.
- [Edmond Aubrey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/edmond_aubrey.md): A young English soldier who challenges Joan.
- [Pierre Maurice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/pierre_maurice.md): A doctor of theology who questions Joan at her trial.
- [Jean Pasquerel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/jean_pasquerel.md): Joan's confessor who accompanies her on campaign.
- [Jean Massieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/massieu.md): A bailiff who treats Joan with kindness during her trial.
- [Thomas de Courcelles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/thomas_de_courcelles.md): A canon lawyer who participates in Joan's trial.
- [Martin Ladvenu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/martin_ladvenu.md): The friar who hears Joan's final confession.
- [Raoul de Gaucourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/raoul_de_gaucourt.md): A French commander who disobeys Joan at Orleans.
- [Pothon of Saintrailles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/pothon_of_saintrailles.md): A French captain who fights alongside Joan.
- [Queen Yolande](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/yolande.md): The Queen of Sicily who supports Joan's cause.
- [Mengette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/mengette.md): A childhood friend of Joan from Domremy.
- [Haumette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/haumette.md): Another childhood friend of Joan from Domremy.

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