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'''Ambleville''' was a servant of the Lord of {{Wiki|Ambleville, Charente|Ambleville}}, active during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. He later became a herald of the Maid of Orléans, [[Jeanne d'Arc]]. His family were allied with the Dauphin [[Charles VII of France|Charles VII]].
'''Ambleville''' was a servant of the Lord of {{Wiki|Ambleville, Charente|Ambleville}}, active during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. He later became a herald of the Maid of Orléans, [[Jeanne d'Arc]]. His family were allied with the Dauphin [[Charles VII of France|Charles VII]].
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On 21 April 1429, Ambleville was sent to become a herald of Jeanne d'Arc, alongside [[Guyenne (herald)|Guyenne]]. Introduced to the Maid by [[John II of Alençon|Jean d'Alençon]], the duke noted that the boys would be useful to the cause as heralds were diplomatically immune.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 18</ref>
On 21 April 1429, Ambleville was sent to become a herald of Jeanne d'Arc, alongside [[Guyenne (herald)|Guyenne]]. Introduced to the Maid by [[John II of Alençon|Jean d'Alençon]], the duke noted that the boys would be useful to the cause as heralds were diplomatically immune.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 18</ref>


Later that month, forced into [[Siege of Orléans|inactivity]] by the English while stationed at [[Orléans]], Jeanne sent Ambleville to the English with a message. When he did not return, Jeanne set off to retrieve the boy. At the base of the [[Renart Gate]], Jeanne shouted at the English soldiers there to give back her herald. The men mocked her, saying that they had used the boy for target practice. Ambleville has held within [[Les Tourelles]], one of the largest towers on the southern bank of the [[Loire]]. The other herald boy, Guyenne later joined him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 19</ref>
On 30 April, after the other herald boy had not reported back. Ambleville accompanied Jeanne to the [[Renart Gate]] to demand his return.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 19</ref> However by Ascension Day, 5 May, Ambleville too had been captured and detained.<ref>France, A. and Bouzy, O., (1999). ''Vie de Jeanne d'Arc''. Translated by W. Stephens. La Ferté-Saint-Aubin: L'Atelier de l'Archer, p.295.</ref> He and Guyenne had been detained within [[Les Tourelles]], one of the largest towers on the southern bank of the [[Loire]].<ref name="ACH 23">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 23</ref>


On 7 May, during the Siege of Orléans, led by Jeanne herself, Ambleville and Guyenne were freed from Les Tourelles alongside many other French prisoners. Later, the two heralds joined Jeanne in a feast at the residence of [[Jacques Boucher]], treasurer of Orléans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 23</ref>
On 7 May, during the Siege of Orléans, led by Jeanne herself, Ambleville and Guyenne were freed from Les Tourelles alongside many other French prisoners. Later, the two heralds joined Jeanne in a feast at the residence of [[Jacques Boucher]], treasurer of Orléans.<ref name="ACH 23" />


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Ambleville was a servant of the Lord of Ambleville, active during the Hundred Years' War. He later became a herald of the Maid of Orléans, Jeanne d'Arc. His family were allied with the Dauphin Charles VII.

Biography[edit | edit source]

On 21 April 1429, Ambleville was sent to become a herald of Jeanne d'Arc, alongside Guyenne. Introduced to the Maid by Jean d'Alençon, the duke noted that the boys would be useful to the cause as heralds were diplomatically immune.[1]

On 30 April, after the other herald boy had not reported back. Ambleville accompanied Jeanne to the Renart Gate to demand his return.[2] However by Ascension Day, 5 May, Ambleville too had been captured and detained.[3] He and Guyenne had been detained within Les Tourelles, one of the largest towers on the southern bank of the Loire.[4]

On 7 May, during the Siege of Orléans, led by Jeanne herself, Ambleville and Guyenne were freed from Les Tourelles alongside many other French prisoners. Later, the two heralds joined Jeanne in a feast at the residence of Jacques Boucher, treasurer of Orléans.[4]

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

The boy with the surname Ambleville, was a historical figure and character appearing in the 2016 novel Assassin's Creed: Heresy, written by Christie Golden.

Ambleville most likely belonged to Julien des Essars, lord of Ambleville in Vexin. His birth name is lost to history, as on becoming a herald he renounced his surname and became "Ambleville" after the lord he served.[5]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Chapter 18
  2. Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Chapter 19
  3. France, A. and Bouzy, O., (1999). Vie de Jeanne d'Arc. Translated by W. Stephens. La Ferté-Saint-Aubin: L'Atelier de l'Archer, p.295.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Chapter 23
  5. Colrat, Jean-Claude. Joan of Arc household. Joan of Arc's Companions-in-Arms. Retrieved on 8 May 2021.