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The Dracula character was loosely based on the real-life Romanian prince, Vlad Tepes (aka Vlad the III, aka Vlad the Impaler, aka Vlad Dracula), who lived in the mid-15th century.
Vlad the Impaler is known for his butchery and bloodthirst, and got the name "the Impaler" because he enjoyed impaling his victims on long, sharp sticks on the castle grounds, and watching them die slowly and painfully. Sometimes he even had picnics among the dead and dying victims. Unlike the fictional Dracula, however, Vlad was not known to drink blood.
Despite his legendary cruelty, he is regarded as a hero in Romania, even today, for defending his country against the Turks, and for keeping the crime level in his country at virtually zero. There is a legend that in the town where Vlad lived, there was a well that all the townspeople drank from, and beside the well was a gold goblet, a gift from Vlad to the townspeople. According to legend, the gold goblet was never, ever stolen, despite the fact that it was always left unguarded next to the well, because people were so terrified of Vlad that they dared not steal it.
He is also regarded as something of a Robin Hood type, who despised the rich and defended the poor, although this is really more legend than fact.
Besides all this, Vlad's modern-day supporters argue that Vlad's cruelty and butchery was completely normal for the times. This is not untrue; for example, Vlad's brother was buried alive by his enemies, after having his eyes gouged out.
There is an excellent, excellent book about Vlad, and about all the legends surrounding him, called In Search of Dracula: The History of Dracula and Vampires, by Raymond T. McNally and Radu Florescu.
The two authors have also written a number of related books: Dracula: A Biography of Vlad the Impaler, 1431 - 1476, The Essential Dracula: A Completely Illustrated and Annotated Edition of Bram Stoker's Classic Novel, and Dracula, Prince of Many Faces: His Life and Times.
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∙ 14y agoIt is based on historical person Vlad The Impaler who lived and ruled in Romania in XV century.
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∙ 15y agoVlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad III Dracul.
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∙ 13y agoIt was roughly inspired by the real person Vlad 'The Impaler' Dracul, but the story/movie Dracula it's self is a work of fiction.
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∙ 8y agoVlad Tepes...
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Does Dracula exist?
Vlad Cepeš is a real historical person, ruler from Romania who lived in the 15th century. Bram Stoker based his Dracula novel on his life.
When was dracula made?
Dracula was published in 1897. Hope this helps!
When Dracula was born?
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.
What was the Dracula legend based on what historical figure?
Count Dracula, a fictional character in the Dracula novel, was inspired by one of the best-known figures of Romanian history, Vlad Dracula, nicknamed Vlad Tepes(Vlad the Impaler), who was the ruler of Walachia at various times from 1456-1462. Born in 1431 in Sighisoara, he resided all his adult life in Walachia, except for periods of imprisonment at Pest and Visegrad (in Hungary).
What year did Christopher Lee play dracula?
118. According to my resource he has been in 118 movies although he may not have STARRED in all of them. His first film, Scott of the Antarctic, was made in 1948 followed immediately by Hamlet, the same year. His most recent was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.
Where does Dracula live?
Dracula is based off of the murdering torturer vlad the impaler. His birth name is Vlad Dracula. Aka prince of Wallachia. All based mainly in Transylvania.
What is the novel Dracula based on and whom is the character based on?
the novel dracula is based on well dracula and lucy/mina (i cant remember witch one it is in the book that gets bit by him) and the character is based on vald the impaler
What is the full legend of Dracula?
dracula was a character who was a vampire in Bram Stokers book ' dracula'. he is based off of the blood thirsty king known as Vlad the impaler because vlad was bloodthirsty and killed many many people in terrible disgusting ways.
Who is the Dracula based on?
Dracula is based off of Vlad the Impaler. He ruled in the area of modern-day Romania, Transylvania, and Hungary. He ruled during the 15th century. It is rumored that Dracula is also based off of the Countess Elizabeth Bathory. She resided in Hungary. She was convicted of murder and torture of virgin village women and a few noblewomen. It was told that she drank and bathed in the blood of her victims to make herself youthful. There are some beliefs that her husband also partook in the torture and murder that his wife indulged in.
Does Dracula exist?
Vlad Cepeš is a real historical person, ruler from Romania who lived in the 15th century. Bram Stoker based his Dracula novel on his life.
Who is the book Dracula based on?
Dracula is based off of Vlad the Impaler. He ruled in the area of modern-day Romania, Transylvania, and Hungary. He ruled during the 15th century. It is rumored that Dracula is also based off of the Countess Elizabeth Bathory. She resided in Hungary. She was convicted of murder and torture of virgin village women and a few noblewomen. It was told that she drank and bathed in the blood of her victims to make herself youthful. There are some beliefs that her husband also partook in the torture and murder that his wife indulged in.
Is the legend of Dracula based on a real person?
Yes, the legend of Dracula is loosely based on a real person named Vlad the Impaler, who was a ruler of Wallachia in the 15th century. While Vlad was known for his brutal tactics, the vampire myth associated with Dracula was largely popularized by Bram Stoker's fictional novel.
The Dracula legend is believed to be based on what historical figure?
Vlad III Dracula of Wallachia (also known as Vlad the Impaler and Vlad ÈšepeÈ™) was the namesake basis of the character Dracula in Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Does vampires based on any real people?
Well, long time ago there is a real live dracula name Vlad tepes, born in {1431-1476}, who Count Dracula is loosely based on.
When was dracula made?
Dracula was published in 1897. Hope this helps!
In which city in the United States is the film Dracula 2000 based?
New Orleans
Is a Vampire and Dracula the same?
Dracula was just a name used for a vampire by Universal Studios. The vampire legend is loosely based on a real historical figure Vlad the impaler.
