Birthdate: 1431 AD
Birthplace: Sighișoara, Romania
Died: November 30, 1476
Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, served as Voivode of Wallachia three times between 1448 and 1476/77. He engaged in conflicts with various rivals, including the Ottomans and Transylvanian Saxons, implementing harsh measures like impaling captured enemies to maintain power. Vlad’s cruel reputation spread across Europe, influencing early bestsellers and shaping his historical legacy. His patronymic inspired the iconic literary figure Count Dracula. Vlad met a violent end in battle in 1477.
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