The "Real" Dracula


Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), AKA Prince Dracula

Dates: 1431-1476

"Dracul": Prince of the Order of the Dragon (Dracul=Dragon, also "Devil")

Place: Transylvania

Reputation for Cruelty

Became known as vampire from words = "blood-monster" or "blood-drinker"


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