Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the III, Vlad Draculea and Vlad the Impaler. He hailed from Schäßburg, Transylvania/Hungary. However he ruled Wallachia, Romania. He was born in 1431 and died in December 1476.
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ANSWER: Vlad "The IMPALER" or better known as DRACULA
The movie Vlad Tepes was released in 1971. It was directed by Doru Nastase, and tells the story of Vlad Tepes, perhaps better known as Vlad the Impaler.
Vlad tepes was known as Vlad the impaler through his own country of Romania and by his enemies the Turks ect.. It was more like a nickname, something to better his image or in this scare, to strike fear into those who heard and said his name. Like his brother radu was also known as 'Radu the Handsome'. These nickname often come from their personalities, like Ivan the terrible, or Vlad the impaler.
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.
transylvania
formerly known as hungary..........today known as romania
Transylvania! ...or australia... whichever is preferable...Transylvania! ...or australia... whichever is preferable...Transylvania is part of Romania, so Vampires are originated in Romania.Vlad the Impaler(Vlad Tepes in Romanian) is said to be the first vampire.The mythological creature known as the vampire originated in the Balkans.
Transylvania, Hungaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlad_III_the_ImpalerNo, Transylvania is in Romania!
He lived in a small town called Wallachia. He was the prince and ruler of Wallachia.
vlad the impaler was a prince and he is well known for his policy against the othomans (turks) and his cruel punishments that he delivered.