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  1. 2 days ago · Vlad III, commonly known as Vlad the Impaler (Romanian: Vlad Țepeș [ ˈ v l a d ˈ ts e p e ʃ ]) or Vlad Dracula (/ ˈdrækjʊlə, - jə -/; Romanian: Vlad Drăculea [ ˈ d r ə k u l e̯a ]; 1428/31 – 1476/77), was Voivode of Wallachia three times between 1448 and his death in 1476/77.

  2. 3 days ago · Explore the terrifying and complex legacy of Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century prince whose brutal methods of warfare earned him a fearsome reputation and inspired the Dracula legend.

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  3. 4 days ago · A. Vlad the Impaler and the inspiration for Dracula. The legend of Dracula is inextricably linked to the historical figure Vlad III of Wallachia, known as Vlad the Impaler. Born in 1431, Vlad earned his infamous nickname due to his brutal method of punishing enemies by impalement. His reign was marked by violence and a relentless quest for ...

  4. 5 days ago · The "impenetrable" fortress - perched on an 800m cliff - was home to the notorious Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracula, during his reign. Many believe Bran Castle - a national monument in Transylvania - is the castle that inspired the fictional bloodsucker.

  5. 21 hours ago · Are there still descendants of Vlad the Impaler? King Charles III is a descendant of Vlad the Impaler…or so he claims. A genealogy report shows that his great-grandmother was a descendant from Vlad’s sons. Back in 2017, the mayor of Alba, Romania, wanted to grant the then Prince Charles the honorary title of Prince of Transylvania.

  6. 5 days ago · THE "true" home of Dracula where bloodthirsty Vlad the Impaler lived is set to open to the public. Until five years ago, Poienari Castle in the city of Curtea de Arge, Romania, had been left ...

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  8. 4 days ago · One of the most infamous figures linked to vampire legends is Vlad the Impaler (Vlad III), a 15th-century ruler known for his brutal tactics in warfare. His reputation for cruelty and methods of punishment, which included impaling his enemies, has led to his association with the Dracula mythos.

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