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).
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.
Vlad Tempes aka Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula.
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.
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.
Count Dracula sometimes tells about his past as a Romanian prince (in the novel it is a count), so you can find out that he was a human (even a real person!) named Vlad Tepes (also Vlad the Impaler, Vlad Dracula).
Dracula's Full Name was Count Vladislaus Dracula.
A real person - Vlad the Impaler
"Vlad the Impaler", I believe, would be a good name to look for, I'm not sure on the details, but Google and 'Vlad the Impaler' will put you on the right track.
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).
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.
Vlad Tempes aka Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula.
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.
Technically, there are two answers to this question. The most famous character based on Vlad the Impaler was Count Dracula from Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. A second character, not quite as famous but still rather well known, was Count Orlok from Nosferatu.
The real count Dracula was Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler) who really was a pretty nasty chap. There is an article on wikipedia on him. He enjoyed impaling his enemies on stakes and having them brought to his dinner table while he feasted.
Dracula was invented by Bram Stoker in his nouvel Dracula in 1897. he was inspired by Transilvania's prince Vlad the Impaler(Vlad Tepes) or Vlad Dracula.
Many readers and critics have compared Count Dracula to Vlad the Impaler. Various references in the book seem to be paralleling events in The Impaler's life. For instance, a mention is made that Dracula is the "one who was betrayed by his brother" and Vlad is known to have been betrayed by his own brother, Radu the Handsome. Vlad's patronymic inspired Dracula. Bram Stoker came to hear about Vlad's reputation through a friend, Armin Vamberys conversations. Note: this is only speculation since there is no proof Bram and Armin ever discussed Vlad.