Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc · Character
Martin Ladvenu
The friar who hears Joan's final confession.
minor
Also known as the friar Martin Ladvenu
First appearance: XXIII: The Time Is at Hand
Martin Ladvenu shows up with force in XXIII: The Time Is at Hand. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sent to prepare Joan for death, he delivers the news of her execution by fire.
Martin Ladvenu first appears in 0080 xxiii the time is at hand.
In XXIII: The Time Is at Hand: Sent to prepare Joan for death, he delivers the news of her execution by fire.
Later, in XXIV: Joan the Martyr: The friar who rides in the cart with Joan to the place of execution.
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Character groups
- Key Figures in Joan's Campaign and Trial
- Joan's Adversaries and Opponents
- Protagonist
- Joan's Supporters and Allies
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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