Hey, why dont You do some good justice and start a story with Radu? Vlad thinks independence from the Ottoman Empire is best, but Radu believes the Ottoman Empire helps keep them safe from the constant invasion and instability that has tormented the region since time immemorial. his father, and I feel this should not be lessened. Radu sent envoys to the Saxon cities hardest hit by Vlad III, tempting them with old-fashioned advantageous trade regulations and vouching for the sanctity of their families. Like his older brother Mircea II, Vlad III was an able military commander and now found himself opposing the Ottomans. Hell yeah, Jacky! For the record, I have no problem with anyone from any religious background as long as we respect each others rights to practice our beliefs. Full stop here. (PROSE: The Book of the War) In 1462, Radu saved the Fifth Doctor, Peri Brown and Erimem from being . Doing so he agreed to pay tribute to the Sultan and also send his two sons, Vlad III (Aka Vlad the Impaler) and Radu "The Handsome", to the . What better way to solidify ones power in a world where ones sex renders them powerless than overwhelming brutality? And, anyway, if it is Vlad, I just imagine how his brother looked like , https://drive.google.com/file/d/16j_diFcH4EruWKoMZUjPend29hmpDn0s/view?usp=sharing. Volumul 1 12471500. Radu sent envoys to the Saxon cities hardest hit by Vlad III, tempting them with old fashioned advantageous trade regulations and vouching for the sanctity of their families. The last time they left, they had to come running right back and it was all very embarrassing for everyone involved. Within six days, Philip the Handsome died at the age of 28. They were who they were, but they were more than just bi, gay, les, etc. (bkz: radu the handsome ) fair. That all equals a no-go in a very risk adverse business climate. You mentioned weird Roman social mores, I wonder what those would be? Like the shining moon, that coy cypress has dressed in blacks. We may never, but the logical thing is related to Radus attachment to Mehmed. But, you know, I still like the androginous-looking people without having to resort to transitions, as you put it. And thats generally where the commentary stops. He was the rightful heir, after Vlad. This is a fan-run subreddit to discuss the game *Romance Club* by Your Story Interactive. Talk:Radu the Handsome - Wikipedia I suggest reading this article: https://dionovertoun.com/2017/06/28/radu-the-queer-brother-nobody-cares-dracula-had/amp/. Radu also published numerous academic articles about Romania and the Balkans, and his work was the subject of documentaries on BBC . When the Ottoman forces approached Trgovite, they encountered over 20,000 of their kind impaled by the forces of Vlad III, creating a "forest" of dead or dying bodies on stakes. Indeed, exchange of hostages, with full understanding that those hostages might be murdered if the vassal failed to uphold their end of any oath, has been the standard for far further than it hasnt, in most regions of the planet. I.B.Tauris, 25 October 2013, George Marcu (coord. Yay! Just read a book featuring Radu on Kindle : Imagine being this guy: his brother is Dracula. HHHH I absolutely love that series so much. Memed IIs campaign to Qaraman; 855/1451. Radu, on the other hand, was a complete traitor on his people and he wanted to subdue our country to the Otomans. According to Ocampo, Lapu-Lapu "was not a handsome, gym-fit warrior" when he defeated Magellan at the Battle of Mactan. He had an older brother, Mircea, and a younger brother, Radu the Handsome. Oh, Am I so damn romantic in that I think R and M matched well enough, so that it was definite for Radu to stay by his side? Imagine being this guy: your older brother is Dracula, and across the now-insurmountable gulf between you, his eyes seethe with loathing and revulsion. Radu's brother Vlad III later went on to take the throne from Vladislav II in 1456 and began his second reign for which he was to become famous. Handsome Siblings finale: Xiao Yu-Er and Hua Wu-Que have their battle This is the part where if it was a movie Id be standing up hooting. I didnt even know Radu existed till that book (surprisingly accurate but with a few history errs thats acceptable though, in her case) was brought to my attention. Youre known for being pretty. Radu chased Vlad III to his castle north of Curtea de Arge and, finally, out of Romania itself, which was incorporated under Ottoman control. Prince of Midnight. This is a bit of an aside, so I put it in a separate comment, but I think the sociology of oaths in the context of warlike medieval polities is super interesting and can inform a lot of the players viewpoints here. Like you said, very quiet, very centered, especially when compared to some (cough cough Nero) of his peers. Vlad III retreated to Transylvania. How can he be a traitor when he protected in his own way his people? In November, 1447, John Hunyadi launched an attack against Wallachia due to its alliance with the Ottomans by the treaties signed by Vlad II Dracul and his duplicity in Varna Campaign (1444). I hope I will be able to link a lithography I found in Pinterest. Is Rod Wave Dead? Is the Rapper's Suicide a Rumor or Truth? Vlad the Impaler - Wikiwand Stephen III's relationships with Radu were hostile. Your point of vue is very interesting and yes, Radu Cel Frumos was also the son of Dracul = Dracul a. I hope something like that gets done soon, I think itd pretty damn cool. But he became Sultan again at 19 when his father died. One quick note though on why Im here in the first place: And I Darken by Kiersten White. I second the recommendation for Kiersten Whites And I Darken trilogy! Maybe their sexuality doesnt matter. It is at the very least, as legitimate as Bram Stokers 1897 Gothic horror novel that introduced the character of Count Dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. Still is, right? I apologize for the delay! And thats generally where the commentary stops. In 1436, Vlad II Dracul was ascended to the throne of Wallachia. Volumul 1 12471500. Soon after, the Janissary under his command began attacks and raids on Vlad III's mountain stronghold on the Arge River, Poenari Castle. Vlad III retreated to Transylvania. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. In the beginning of the chronicle it was noted that the incident happened when Mehmed II came to the throne and had to go against the state of Caraman in 1451. p. 127, 128), Laonicus Chalkondyles Joannes Oporinus, Conrado Clausero 1556,"De origine et rebus gestis Turcorum." Unexpected Things I Come Across During Procrastination: Dracula's Gay Must read. Vlad III and Radu were later educated in logic, the Quran and the Turkish and Persian language and literature. (LogOut/ He was the second son of the Prince of Wallachia, Vlad Dracul. This happens in many instances. Humankind changed during the centuries, and so did notions of love, friendship, family ties ecc. Besides, Draculas pretty queer brother is a concept so electrifyingly vampire Im shocked it hasnt been done before. I am Romanian and the story was completely different. I know here in America, homophobia plays a HUGE role in the way history is interpreted and shown. Thats just how this sort of thing works. And a movie with Vlad/Dracula (and Radu) would be a movie aiming for comercial success, and alas the usual public wont really enjoy the queer addings. Radu III of Wallachia, commonly called Radu the Handsome or Radu the Fair (Romanian: Radu cel Frumos; Turkish: Radu Bey; c.1438 January 1475), was the younger brother of Vlad III and prince of the principality of Wallachia. This ally and childhood friend of Sultan Mehmet II was instrumental in the conquest of Constantinople for Islam. And, for me, Radu only goes to Wallachia because he was the next in line of succession. If youre curious, I implore you to look into the works of real actual professional historians, especially Romanian historians if you have the means. 50-Dracula: Bad Blood - Myths and Legends Radu cel Frumos (Radu the Handsome), (c.1437/1439- 1475 ), was the younger brother of Vlad epe (Dracula). Radu, at the age of 22, became a leading figure at the Ottoman court. One thing they agree on, though, is that their goals are the same: they both value their homeland and want whats best for it. . [4] In the beginning of the chronicle it was noted that the incident happened when Mehmed came to the throne and had to go against the state of Caraman in 1451. As spooky as Dracula may, he hasnt got anything on Vlad III, because Vlad was super real and Dracula is a Victorian-era sex metaphor. They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul (Dracul : the dragon or devil ), but by different mothers. Thus robbing me of some of my very favorite historical romances. When vampires sleep, they must do so hanging upside-down, in bat form; given nothing to hang from, or prevented from assuming the form, they will be unable to fall asleep and may die of sleep deprivation. This is hardly something one can bring up at dinners with the family, though. People can t get rabies just from seeing a bat in an attic, in a cave, at summer camp, or from a distance while it is flying. Good luck. In the course of it, when he was well flushed with wine, someone whispered to him that Notarass 14-year-old son was a boy of exceptional beauty. Who killed Lapu-Lapu? Philippine history questions answered Radu's brother Vlad III later went on to take the throne from Vladislav II in 1456 and began his second reign for which he was to become famous. The vampire had been slain. Radu III of Wallachia, commonly called Radu the Handsome or Radu the Fair (Romanian: Radu cel Frumos; Turkish: Radu Bey; 1437/1439 January 1475), was the younger brother of Vlad III and Prince of the principality of Wallachia.They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. He didn't get along with his tutors and trainers and was angry at his father for favoring his older brother, Mircea, and betraying his pledge to the Order of the Dragon (into which Vlad III had also been inducted at . Alternatively, imagine being this guy: he and Sultan Mehmed II were lovers. When the Ottoman forces approached Trgovite, they encountered over 20,000 of their kind impaled by the forces of Vlad III, creating a "forest" of dead or dying bodies on stakes. But instead of receiving help he found himself arrested and thrown into the dungeon over false charges of treason. Radu was among the forces who were met with the horrific sight of 20,000 of Ottomans impaled outside of Trgovite. They treated you better than your own father! His daughter, Maria, was the fourth wife of great Moldavian leader Stephen II, against whom Radu had struggled before. I am so tired of Westerners washing our history and moulding it in what they want it to be. Radu III, The Handsome Basarab, died 1508 - Ancestry But . being a traitor to his country and people. In the Cassie Palmer series, he was taken by a mob in Paris and delivered to the Inquisition who tortured him for well over a century, until he was . He also took sexual advantage of young male hostages. Eventually Radu did come back and rekindle his "friendship" with the Emperor. The brothers made a plan to regain the throne of Wallachia and get rid of the Turks. They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. Historians of the Ottoman Empire. . By Ion Grumeza, George Marcu (coord. At the same time, people in power have always found justifications to create war to consolidate and expand that power. . In November 1447, John Hunyadi launched an attack against Wallachia due to its alliance with the Ottomans by the treaties signed by Vlad II Dracul and his duplicity in Varna Campaign (1444). He was into the Hadrians Memoirs project, but gave up on the grounds of expensive Turkish production could manipulate Fatih and Radu, but nothing could have been done with H and A As you say, such a waste of greatly dramatic stories, yes? And then, of course, Antinouss mysterious death devastated him and he started doing things some modern audiences might find strange. Thats not so bad, I think. I think, in America at least, that theres a desire to streamline the story a bit, and also a fear of having a core emotional pathos not linked to a mans children or wife/true love. All around, there are dead and dying men sliding down stakes, a forest of death in which the only clearing is the field of battle. They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. Vlad had two Brothers, his elder brother, Mircea, was tortured, blinded, and buried alive. His wife was Maria Despina, considered to be a Serb or Albanian princess. You are a major contributor to his downfall. Seria B ara Romneasc. i.e., when it is said that he stopped going to Mehmed II for paying taxes because of Radu. Taking advantage of their fortune the Ottomans strengthened their commercial presence in the Danube against any Hungarian influence and intervention in the region.[10]. Vlad III epe: The man who inspired Dracula - Medievalists.net I am a horror hound and a history buff. Answer (1 of 3): No, he was not. . Vlad then conducted a nighttime ambush on a town where many of the sultans soldiers camped and carried out a gruesome massacre. On the way to Granada where Philip was to be buried, Joanna was rumored to have opened her husband's casket to kiss and . Lestat, eat your heart out. If we can do it differently from most people, yes, we will ardorously do it! My translation from ottoman turkish original verse Elveo ""Those who have seen the. Plus VLAD THE IMPALER IS A WOMAN! Bingo for Andreja!! A Roman named Doukas lived in Constantinople at the time of its fall and documented his experiences. And who knows what happened in the Sultans boudoir, that Radu willingly decided to remain by his side, even politically? Radu cel Frumos led a pretty tumultuous life, which was just the price any Romanian noble had to pay for the opportunity to not farm turnips forever. He stayed back for that very reason, so his brother takes the throne, as he was the oldest and not get in his way. But I can say that in the west, the fact that there is even the slightest implication of it means people avoid even mentioning him. The doctors healed the Emperor's wound. I guess Ill have to read it over again to fully grab it. He payed with the heart of Wallachia (his young daughter) and with his own life later. These are the traits by which power is earned and held in their homeland, and have been for centuries. They were ambushed en route by agents of Sultan Murad II, who held the sons captive, forcing . You never heard about Radu while reading about Vlad yea, that happens! I may be going nave, or wishful, but I deem it quite a material proof. There is a sense of deep respect and acknowledgement re. 11 30. Michelle tells Radu that she can never love him, that she hates him and would rather just die instead of being a vampire but Radu wishes for her to stay with him forever. You see: after reading stuff and talking to some Romanian people online, I found out that Radu is named coward and traitor, whilst Vlad and Stephen (the latter being a petty ruffian, false friend & a scoundrel, and the former well, you know) are respectively eulogised, and canonized. After Mehmed II suffered losses from The Night Attack, Radu and his loyalists campaigned on the Danubian plains for support to replace his brother. He was ousted in 1442 by rival factions in league with Hungary, but secured Ottoman support for his return by agreeing to pay tribute to the Sultan and also send his two legitimate sons, Vlad III and Radu, to the Ottoman court, to serve as hostages of his loyalty. radu was highly educated and spoke multiple languages and was all about turkish and persian literature. Why cant we make a Dracula movie about Radu? Radu III the Fair, Radu III the Handsome or Radu III the Beautiful (Romanian: Radu cel Frumos), also known by his Turkish name Radu Bey (1437/14391475), was the younger brother of Vlad III and voivode (war-lord or a prince) of the principality of Wallachia. Radu the Handsome - Wikipedia Hi, Maria, Im not sure youll read this or return here considering your dislike for the article. But his older brother eventually refused to pay the required tribute to the Sultan. Story of cities #8: St Petersburg - is the 'city built on bones To put him on it, the Ottomans waged war with Dracul's enemies. But above and beyond this, he preached of a lasting peace, a gentle reign, and no revenge for any past wrongdoings. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad . Change). Originally Posted November 2010 Born in the Ottoman Principality of Wallachia, Romania in 1435 AD, he was known as Radu al III-lea cel Frumos to his Romanian countrymen, Yakkl Radu Bey to the Turks, Radu al-Wasim to the Arabs, and Radu the Handsome in English. People do not use reason to Render to Caesar the things that are Caesars, and Radu, who ruled Wallachia bountifully for 12 years, is demonized because he never rebelled against the Ottoman Empire rather, he created a peaceful ambience for the Turks doing commerce, and the taxes due to Mehmed being payed as was due to a vassal reign. Historically speaking, Vlad was a 50 Wallachian nobleman who loved murder and never brushed his teeth. So, as I see it, the dangerous and ruthless Vlad was born because of his brothers siding with Mehmed no matter what. However, I think the underlying motivation is the same; Radu is extremely inconvenient to the comfort of the story. It turns out he is the king-in-beauty of the realm of the Franks. There [in Galata] I saw him, named Jesus, and Frankish-mannered, Whoever saw Jesus would say, by his lips is He resurrected.. After five years of torture, Radu had died in captivity. Right? And we know that the famous older brother did know that too. It was not difficult to convince them; he only had to promise the boyars that he would restore their privileges and assure the defectors from Vlad III's camp that they would not be punished. During his departure, he practiced a scorched earth policy, leaving nothing of importance to be used by the pursuing Ottoman army. I am deeply sorry this article upset you. Laonicus Chalkondyles Joannes Oporinus, Conrado Clausero 1556,"De origine et rebus gestis Turcorum." The boys' father, Vlad Dracul, with the support of the Ottomans, returned to Wallachia and took back his throne from Basarab II. Radu was, by all accounts, well-read, intelligent, and good-natured, and also capable of horseback riding and other masculine pusuirs a woman of status was forbidden from. The sultans army entered into the area of the impalements, which was seventeen stades long and seven stades wide. Where they both feel like theyre the loyal son and the other is in the wrong. I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding, I was on vacation with my family that I rarely get to see. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad . The ultimate act of revenge by Dracula and the perfect bait for a sequel. Radu became an intimate friend and a favorite of the sultan's son, Mehmed II. Just imagine: two brothers taken as hostages to Ottoman court, staying together within a culturally different life, the older supporting the younger one. Aha, you like Hadrian and Antinous story, and so do I! In 1462, a massive Ottoman army marched against Wallachia, with Radu at the head of the Janissary. [12] His daughter was Maria Voichia, who later married Prince Stephen III of Moldavia. But there's a document, written by a Greek historian, that Mehmed II tried to have sexual intercouse with Vlad's younger brother. As Sultan, Mehmed II tasked government officials with seeking out good-looking youths for his harem. Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment. Citing a chapter from Danilo Madrid Gerona's book "Ferdinand Magellan: The Armada de Maluco and the European Discovery of the Philippines," which is based on primary sources in Spain and Portugal, Ocampo said Lapu .