A clue is he was known to slay vampires. There was also a unpopular vampire movie with his character.
2007-01-31 03:45:15 · 3 answers · asked by missgigglebunny 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
"The name "Hellsing" comes from the character of a similar name in Bram Stoker's Dracula, Abraham van Helsing. The leader of Hellsing organization, Sir Integral Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, is the great-granddaughter of the grizzled professor. In Hellsing's universe the organization is an integral part of the true power-structure of Great Britain, which is in fact still ruled by a hidden aristocracy and the monarchy. . . "
2007-01-31 04:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula, Dr Abraham VanHelsing actually came from Holland. He was called to England to treat Lucy Westernra's odd wasting ailment. He was a specialist on the paranormal, and mysterious diseases. It is he who helps the main characters defeat Dracula.
2007-01-31 11:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by peskylisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Van Helsing is a character created by author "Bram Stoker" in his novel "Dracula". Read the book, it will answer all your questions about him.
2007-01-31 11:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by curiousnktown 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋