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Guillaume Erard

A preacher who denounces Joan publicly.

minor

Also known as Erard

First appearance: xiv joan struggles with her twelve lies

Guillaume Erard shows up with force in X: The Inquisitors at Their Wits’ End. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the inquisitors, involved in the questioning.
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Guillaume Erard first appears in 0071 xiv joan struggles with her twelve lies.

In X: The Inquisitors at Their Wits’ End: One of the inquisitors, involved in the questioning.

Later, in The Betrayal: Preaches a long sermon accusing Joan and King Charles, but is outdone by Joan's spirited defense; later pressures her to abjure with false promises.

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RDRobert de Baud…JMJean MassieuJOJoan of ArcCVCharles VIINLNicolas Loysel…GEGuillaume Erard

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  • Key Figures in Joan's Campaign and Trial
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