Introduction to Vlad III
It is believed that the character of Dracula in Bram Stoker’s novel was based on the historical figure of Vlad Tepes, who ruled an area of the Balkans called Wallachia in the mid 15th century. He was also
called by the names Vlad III, Vlad Dracula and Vlad the Impaler. He is known for his cruelty and tendency to punish victims by impaling them on stakes, then displaying them publicly to frighten his enemies.The word Tepes stands for "impaler". He is said to have killed between 40,000 to 100,000 people in this way. Vlad the Impaler is considered a national hero in his native country - Romania. Vlad III Dracula is a Romanian national symbol of fight for independence against ottomans.
called by the names Vlad III, Vlad Dracula and Vlad the Impaler. He is known for his cruelty and tendency to punish victims by impaling them on stakes, then displaying them publicly to frighten his enemies.The word Tepes stands for "impaler". He is said to have killed between 40,000 to 100,000 people in this way. Vlad the Impaler is considered a national hero in his native country - Romania. Vlad III Dracula is a Romanian national symbol of fight for independence against ottomans.