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This man inspired the legend of Dracula
The figure of Count Dracula is inextricably linked with that of the demonic Vlad the Impaler. The accusations against Vlad III (as seen in this 1488 pamphlet) generally originated from his enemies and political opponents – German sources and the court of King Matthias I of Hungary.
Vlad Tepes’ legacy and the Dracula legends
Vlad Tepes died in 1476 after being defeated by the Ottomans, but the circumstances of his death are still disputed. Some claim that he was betrayed by his own men, while others argue that it was the enemy who captured and executed him. According to legend, his head was sent to Constantinople at the Sultan’s behest, where it was publicly displayed to demonstrate his death.
Despite being a footnote in medieval history, Vlad Tepes’ story has become immortalized due to the propaganda campaign against him and Bram Stoker’s novel. The Dracula character has evolved from simply being the foundation of vampire folklore to becoming an iconic figure in popular culture.
Dracula’s grave
It is said that Vlad Tepes rests in the tomb of the Snagov monastery near Bucharest, Romania (photo by Walter Bibikow, Age Fotostock).
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