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What was the Dracula legend based on what historical figure?
Count Dracula, a fictional character in the Dracula novel, was inspired by one of the best-known figures of Romanian history, Vlad Dracula, nicknamed Vlad Tepes(Vlad the Impaler), who was the ruler of Walachia at various times from 1456-1462. Born in 1431 in Sighisoara, he resided all his adult life in Walachia, except for periods of imprisonment at Pest and Visegrad (in Hungary).
Is there really someone named count Dracula?
Yes, Although he was better known as Vlad III the impaler. Bram Stoker (the author who initially wrote Dracula) simply stole Vlad's last name although he didn't mention what Vlad was really known for. Which was brutally impaling his victims while he fought in wars with the ottoman turks.
Who was Dracula in real life?
Vlad Tempes aka Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula.
When Dracula was born?
The historical figure on which Dracula is based is Vlad Tepes, Count of Wallachia - otherwise known as Vlad the Impaler - and he was believed to have been born in 1431.
Where did the legend of Dracula start?
Vlad III Dracula of Wallachia (also known as Vlad the Impaler and Vlad Țepeș) was the namesake basis of the character Dracula in Bram Stoker's Dracula.
