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Radu III of Wallachia, commonly called Radu the Handsome, Radu the Fair, or Radu the Beautiful (Romanian: Radu cel Frumos; Turkish: Radu Bey; c. 1438 – January 1475), was the younger brother of Vlad the Impaler (a.k.a. Vlad III) and prince of the principality of Wallachia.
- August 1462 – November 1473
- Basarab Laiotă cel Bătrân
Jul 22, 2023 · Born in 1438, Radu the Handsome went on to defeat his older brother, the “real-life Dracula” Vlad the Impaler in 1462, with the help of Sultan Mehmed II. History has all but forgotten Radu the Handsome, who defeated his violent brother Vlad the Impaler in 1462.
Nov 15, 2023 · Radu III: The Untold Story of Vlad the Impaler’s Queer and ‘Handsome’ Brother. Vlad Tepes, the inspiration behind 'Dracula,' had a very handsome brother he loathed, Radu III 'the Handsome.' by Isabel Carrasco. November 15, 2023. in History.
Vlad’s family tree, which includes his father Vlad II and his brother Radu the Handsome, has also been explored in literature, providing a rich backdrop for historical fiction. The impact of Vlad the Impaler on literature and folklore continues to intrigue and captivate audiences, making him an enduring figure in popular culture.
Vlad's half-brother, Radu the Handsome, who willingly served the sultan, commanded 4,000 horsemen. In addition to this, the Turks brought with them 120 cannon, engineers and workers that would build roads and bridges, priests of Islam ( ulema ) and muezzin , who called the troops to prayer, astrologers who consulted Mehmed and helped him make ...
- 17 June 1462
- Wallachian failure of assassinating Mehmed II
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Apr 26, 2022 · Brother of Mircea Dracula, voivode of Wallachia and Vlad the Impaler Dracula, Prince of Wallachia. Half brother of Unknown Illegitament Child; Alexandra Benga and Vlad IV "the Monk" Dracul, voivode of Wallachia. Occupation:
Mehmed launched a campaign against Wallachia to replace Vlad with Vlad's younger brother, Radu. Vlad attempted to capture the sultan at Târgoviște during the night of 16–17 June 1462. The Sultan and the main Ottoman army left Wallachia, but more and more Wallachians deserted to Radu.
