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Joan of Arc Domremy, Saint and martyr, born in France

Joan of Arc Domremy, Saint and martyr, born in France

Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d’Arc, was a remarkable historical figure who was born in Domrémy, France, around 1412.

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Druids of Gaul recognize Roman authority in exchange for religous toleration.

Druids of Gaul recognize Roman authority in exchange for religous toleration.

Caesar reports that in Gaul (present-day France), the druids had a an annual council in the center of that region, and that this Council of Gauls was presided over by a sort of chief druid, one who had the most prestige among the many. Major decisions affecting all the tribes were settled at the council.

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