i'm from Romania
2007-12-28 02:58:31 · 13 answers · asked by Xtina 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The others are right. Vlad the Impaler was born in a town called Sighisoara in Transylvania (now known as northern Romania) in 1431. He got his name for his act of impaling his enemies on stakes. The rumor of being a vampire came from the myth (or truth depending on who you believe) that he was actuallyy allergic to blood, but because of the allergy actuall craved it more. He was also known to go into temper tantrums because of this craving. They had a report on History Channel about his castle and ancestors from the actual biological Dracula awhile back. It was interesting to watch. If i knew the view date I'd tell you but I bet you can view their site and find it on there.
2007-12-28 03:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by Domino 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Vlad Dracul (which means dragon or devil, depending on the translation -- but his family crest had a dragon on it so I go with the former) was a Wallacian Prince. His son Vlad, was called by the diminuitive Dracula (little dragon/devil). Dracula built a castle on the Wallachian border with Transylvania that still stands to this day, and I understand its become a major tourist attraction. Dracula was given as a hostage (along with his brother Raoul) to the Turkish Sultan (who controlled most of Eastern Europe in those days) to ensure he remained a loyal ally of the Sultan. While there, he was introduced to the Turk's form of execution. Called "impaling", it consisted of jamming a pointed stake up the victim's rear end until it came out his mouth. Charming custom, isn't it? Anyway, Dracula took the custom home with him, and used it against his own people, the ones he considered responsible for his father's assassination (did I mention that's how Dracula regained his freedom? The Sultan released him to take over from his murdered father, who had been his loyal, if somewhat reluctant, ally.) Dracula eventually turned against the Turks too. I understand he's still considered a hero in Romania for liberating the country from the Turks. According to the legend, the Turkish Sultan led an army into Dracula's territory to punish him for the rebellion. Dracula made a night attack (very rare in those days) on the Sultan's camp, and his men managed to fight their way to within 30 feet of the Sultan's tent before they were driven back. Dracula's army retreated, burning crops, poisoning wells, making it impossible for the Sultan to provision his army from Dracula's lands. The next morning, they came upon Castle Dracula, where the remains of the boyers (nobles) he'd slaughtered by impalement were still visible. The Sultan became physically ill at the sight. "How can I fight a man who'd do this to his own people?" he's reputed to have said, before retreating back to Turkey. So Dracula won, but his victory was short lived. His enemies assassinated him shortly afterwards, just like his father.
2007-12-28 12:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by texasjewboy12 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The region of Transylvania is where Vladimir Dracul originated, from where the Dracula legends are taken. It was originally Hungarian lands, but it has since been assimilated by romania.
2007-12-28 11:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by czekoskwigel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From 1448 until his death in 1476, Dracula ruled Walachia and Transylvania, both part of Romania today
2007-12-28 12:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by hicks.jenn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vlad the Impaler was Prince of Transylvania which is now incorporated into Romania.
The whole blood/vampire thing is probably a myth.
He was a pretty evil guy.
I agree that you should check out the History Channel special. In his defense (if that's possible), he was so nasty because his territory and people were constantly under siege by other principalities - and his brother was one of them. He was trying to frighten off the "bad guys."
2007-12-28 11:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Sprouts Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracula, from whom the fictional vampire got his name, was from Romania.
2007-12-28 11:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by will 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vlad the Impaler was ruler of Romania. He was brutal and the story of Dracula was based on him.
2007-12-28 11:02:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
because there was a Count Vlad Dracul who lived in what is now Romania. he fought against the enemies of Romania, and used, sometimes, rather draconian tactics.
there are some wikipedia articles on him, and here is another link:
http://www.royalty.nu/Europe/Balkan/Dracula.html
2007-12-28 11:03:33 · answer #8 · answered by SAMUEL ELI 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because dracula ruled romania.
they even have castles named after him in romania.
2007-12-28 11:02:53 · answer #9 · answered by gypsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transylvania is in Romania.
2007-12-28 11:02:23 · answer #10 · answered by M8729 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋