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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.
Jul 22, 2023 · The story of Vlad the Impaler — the cruel ruler sometimes referred to as the “real” Dracula — is well known. But history has almost forgotten about his brother, Radu III of Wallachia or Radu the Handsome. The two brothers were sent to live in the Ottoman Empire as a hostages when they were boys.
Nov 15, 2023 · However, there was another interesting character in Vlad’s history, one that had a wretched rivalry with him, his younger brother Radu, best known by history as ‘the Handsome.’ Radu wasn’t only a very attractive man, he was also a good strategist and someone who managed to defeat one of the most ruthless characters in history.
Vlad III who fought against the Ottoman Empire, was also fighting against his brother "Radu the Handsome" who was Muslim. Radu later participated alongside Mehmet II, the Sultan, in the Ottoman siege that led to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453.
As a child, Vlad and his younger brother Radu were held hostage by the Ottoman Empire, where they were exposed to their enemy’s culture and military tactics. The infamous title ‘Count Dracula’ was derived from Vlad’s father, Vlad II Dracul, whose name meant ‘the Dragon’ in Romanian.
Oct 29, 2020 · In 1443, he and his brother, Radu the Handsome, were taken hostage in the Ottoman Empire. The previous year, the two had crossed the Danube River with their father in order to confront the Ottomans. The attack failed and they were captured.
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Vlad the Impaler’s younger brother had been seven when they arrived in the Ottoman court and was young enough to accept this new life. Radu grew up to be known as Radu the Handsome, and some believe his close relationship with Sultan Mehmed II was more than friendly.
