If, for example, it was a decision Id have to make, I understand Radu, because Id never surrender love. Apart from that, the story got me really interested, and I must thank her for telling me about him iiiiiiiiii looooooove thissss soooooooo muuuuuuuch. Between 1473 and 1475 Radu briefly returned twice to the throne. His daughter, Maria, was the fourth wife of great Moldavian leader Stephen II, against whom Radu had struggled before. Volumul 1 12471500. Hadrian and Antinous when, Hollywood! In Americas case, I think being an androgynous model was her way to express her gender without risking her career, but once her international identity was secured, she felt safe with making her transition. First of all: I am not complaining about islamophobia in Eastern Europe, a topic on which I am woefully unequipped to speak. Move over, Van Hellsing: Radu has it under control. But no matter what good points Vlad brings up, its obvious that whatever he is now just wants to kill and will use any justification it can. After consulting his astrologers, the thirty year-old sultan resolved to personally lead the punitive expedition. Historians of the Ottoman Empire. Vlad is stronger than him, manlier, more vicious, more brutal. Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.24.163.238 17:22, 16 October 2014 Reply[reply] And then - that arrow issued from the bow of that Nomadic Cupid from the Steppes of Central Asia comes between the Dacian brothers what a heck of a life!! Im thrilled to see people curious about Radu cel Frumos and Romanian history in general. Just imagine: two brothers taken as hostages to Ottoman court, staying together within a culturally different life, the older supporting the younger one. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad . Mehmed II with Radu cel Frumos. Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment. Elveo. But I cannot stress enough that I am NOT A HISTORIAN and that although there is a historical segment to this article that is a fair starting point for the curious, it is not an academic-quality research project. During his reign, the Conqueror greatly expanded the Ottoman Empire. On 16 and 17 June, he again defeated a sizable Ottoman force in what has become known as The Night Attack, which resulted in heavy casualties to the Ottoman army, as well as logistical losses. 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 . Radu cel Frumos was related to him, and he still said, yeah, Im going to put an end to your shit. Thats some real shit right there. Well, Aquarians are rebel souls. I So understand his not giving a damn about his keeping Antinous and forget about that stupid Greek idea (although hed loved all Greek things). his father, and I feel this should not be lessened. Soon after, the Janissary under his command began attacks and raids on Vlad III's mountain stronghold on the Arge River, Poenari Castle. And its beautifully written to boot! [4] In one tale recounted by Chalkokondyles, Radu is invited to Mehmed's bedchamber, but upon realising the sultan's amorous intentions, draws a knife and wounds Mehmed. Hell yeah, Jacky! Mehmed IIs father abdicated and handed him the throne at the age of 12. So hot right now. Isnt Andreja Pejic just the most handsome person ever? Vlad III and Radu the Handsome remained in captivity in the Ottoman Empire until 1448, initially in Gallipoli, then moved to Dorugz (Egrigoz) in Asia Minor (Anatolia). Tursun Beg call him Radu Beg only. The balance between a promise was sworn that the participants believe to be empowered and enforceable by God and the realities of conflict, war, and force of arms being dominant social forces. AND I am not commenting on or about the historical factual lives of the men who did live. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad . Different sources relate various dates. But probably still incredibly painful. Thank you for your recommendation and the reasons behind it! If a bat bites you, you will likely feel it. Had you ever heard of Radu? To put him on it, the Ottomans waged war with Dracul's enemies. Symptoms of Stockholm syndrome. According to the United States Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people usually know when they have been bitten by a bat. Im gonna see if I can figure out where to get it legally, though thank you a lot for the Youtube link in case I cant (and for anyone else who wants to just give it a watch). So, in that regard he was actually a very good tactician. If we go through this definition of being a vampire i.e. Unfortunately, the beauty of poetry often fails to survive translation. During his reign the Ottoman Sipahi's gained a strong foothold in the south of the country. Its clear that this means a lot to you, or you wouldnt have bothered commenting. The boys' father, Vlad II Dracul, with the support of the Ottomans, returned to Wallachia and took back his throne from Basarab II. .and interpretation drawn from circumstantial evidence, hearsay, snippets of information and nothing more than that. Thats the power of psychological warfare. So, for those of us that have come after and are looking back on him as something greater than the sum of his parts, that will have to be enought to satisfy us. ), Enciclopedia btliilor din istoria romnilor, Editura Meronia, Bucureti, 2011, Stephen the Great and Balkan Nationalism: Moldova and Eastern European History. (Unknown - 1508) Photos: 11. These vampires have no social life though they remain very active on social media. Dracula is in there but not that much. [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. 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. Volumul 1 12471500. According to the Serbian Janissary Konstantin Mihailovi Radu was a commander of the Janissary; in the campaign against his brother Vlad III, Radu was at the head of 4000 horsemen. 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. Mehmed II married five times and fathered four children, but the bisexual sultan also enjoyed sex with handsome young men. I am talking about islamophobia in western media based on Dracula.. Soon after, the Janissary under his command began attacks and raids on Vlad III's mountain stronghold on the Arge River, Poenari Castle. 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. Since bats rarely carry rabies, there is little chance their victims will die from that disease. Radu cel Frumos with Mehmed II. 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. He really is a perfect storm of things people dont like to talk about. Queer men and Europeans who are comfortable with and supportive of Muslims, possibly Muslim themselves (though Radu professed Christianity in his correspondences.). After Mehmed II suffered losses from The Night Attack, Radu and his loyalists campaigned on the Danubian plains for support to replace his brother. Im trying to talk about things I think would be cool in fiction. I still am a wee bit stranged with this sex-change thing, but ahoy! What do you think of him now that youve read this? Born in Transylvania, Romania to Vlad Tepes Dracula and Chiajna Musat. Your email address will not be published. I may be going nave, or wishful, but I deem it quite a material proof. Hadrian himself wasnt too weird. In 1473, following an agreement with the Ottomans, Basarab Laiot cel Btrn (Basarab Laiot the Old) took over the throne. But Im talking about vampires and I put a paragraph up top to dispel any notions I am a professional. And then, of course, Antinouss mysterious death devastated him and he started doing things some modern audiences might find strange. He invaded Wallachia on several occasions during Radu's reign, dethroning him four times in response to Radu's vassalage. The last time they left, they had to come running right back and it was all very embarrassing for everyone involved. At least its pretty clear what his intentions were, if not the exact contents of his character. There is little to no chance any Turkish-made production would portray a national hero as anything but purely heterosexual. Ia dikenal sebagai kebalikan dari kakaknya yang kejam, karena lembut, tampan, dan . Im not sure Why, but I thought of you when I came to this comic strip. Who killed Vlad 3? Great well researched article. Check it out. A Roman named Doukas lived in Constantinople at the time of its fall and documented his experiences. His personal Janissary guard was larger than the entire army of Vlad III. In his final book, written shortly before his death, Radu traces the genealogy of the Florescu family back to the Middle Ages, when one of his ancestors married Radu the Handsome, a brother of Vad Dracula. Why, when they were raised in identical circumstances, did Vlad turn out to be well, Dracula, while Radu was by all accounts a good-natured sort? Aha, you like Hadrian and Antinous story, and so do I! Yeah, its weird that Radu isnt ever included because thats super easy drama. Vlad was born in the town of Sighisoara in the early forteen hundreds. Full stop here. Like his older brother Mircea II, Vlad III was an able military commander and now found himself opposing the Ottomans. Jonathan Eagles. And yet he did! A compelling one, though! In addition, people can t get rabies from having contact with bat guano (feces), blood, or urine, or from touching a bat on its fur. He was executed for political/personal reasons. I often find myself wondering why in Earth no one talks about Radu. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad Clugrul, both of whom would also briefly rule Wallachia. Basarab. His good nature attracted instant allies, including inhabitants of Bucharest and Trgovite, who had enough of the cruelty of his brother. Thats where the drama is! Ill be sure to check your works out, Philippe, and thank you for telling me about it. Who indeed? And this does not happen in other voivodes docs, like Vlad Draculas or Stephens, or any other later on. Might could be that something with Radu is on my project list! This is another video from nicki vybz informing you about the dead of Mr.Handsome Sister Christine who has passed away earlier today.My sincere condolence fr. Radu III of Wallachia, commonly called Radu the Handsome or Radu the Fair (Romanian language: Radu cel Frumos Turkish language Radu Bey; 1437/1439 January 1475), was the younger brother of Vlad III and Prince of the principality of Wallachia. Just look at his eyes. In 1462, a massive Ottoman army marched against Wallachia, with Radu at the head of the Janissary. Even as a bit part, some media outlet would do a little digging and try to make some kind of shit storm out of his orientation just to get more clicks. It basically has all the wrenching drama you describe, the complex familial dynamics and well-rooted history, just with the twist of Vlad being a woman. He could be a longstanding foe who has sworn to destroy his vampire brother or a distant memory that Vlad carries with him, an old hurt yet to scar over. Their dangerously passionate relationships were described by a Greek chronicler Laonikos Chalkokondyles, who emphasized that the sultan 'nearly died at the boy's hands' when he tried to force himself upon the young prince. I appreciate you telling me about this! Seria B ara Romneasc. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Nonetheless, the second they met the sultan, they were all imprisoned. Possibly the fact that he promptly went and supported a Crusade against the Ottomans after leaving the boys in the Sultans court fed this belief. The brothers made a plan to regain the throne of Wallachia and get rid of the Turks. Radu was depicted in the 2000 movie Dark Prince: The True Story Of Dracula. It is happening right now everywhere in the Earth. After the victorious campaign north of the Danube, the Ottomans placed the young Radu (then 26 years of age) as the Bey of Wallachia. There were large stakes there, on which, as it was said, about 20,000 men, women, and children had been spitted There were infants too, affixed to their mothers on the stakes, and birds had made their nests in their entrails.. The whys have different justification based on where the justifier is. You know the one. 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. We dislike him because he was a traitor. Sultan Mehmed Fatih (Mehmed the Conqueror) and his beloved favorite Radu the Handsome, the son of the prince of Wallachia, Vlad Dragul (Vlad Dracula II). I landed here looking for more info than Wikipedia has. 22 sierpnia 2022 . He had siblings. Maybe he eats him on the spot, reduced to a ravenous fiend by the vampiric condition, motivated by hunger and hatred. The vampire had been slain. And many scandalized people in the process! 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. ), I think its because even pre-transition, she was incredibly pretty and very obviously Eastern European. Though Ive gotten more than one comment that was just slurs and insults so I think disgust does play a role in more than a few peoples minds here. C. Kafadar H. Karate (Memed IIs ascension to the throne in 855/1451. 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. Well, the article was about Radu as he relates to the Dracula fictional character, but still. ), "Iar fratele lui mergea inaintea noastra" ("Cltori strini despre Trile Romne" Nicolae Iorga. They treated you better than your own father! Formulae exist for those who do not want to go off the beaten track. Notaras, whose two elder sons had been killed in the fighting, refused to sacrifice the boy to such a fate.. Homophobia has a huge impact on how history is presented in America. I always laugh at people complaining about islamophobia in Eastern Europe. And once I do that, Im gonna try to find time to watch it! Vlad had a horrible temper (shockingly enough) and was constantly being punished for lashing out at his captors, while Radu got along fine, doing well in his studies and not causing a lot of trouble. Radu the Handsome yields 268,000 results, and Radu the Fair yields the least2,390,000 results. Radu memimpin 90.000 menerobos hutan dan tanah berbukit Rumania untuk menyerang kakaknya Dracula yang bertahan di benteng 'Poenari' miliknya. Vlad's brother, Radu the Handsome, died a couple of years earlier and had been replaced on the Wallachian throne by another Turkish candidate, Prince Basarab the Elder, a member of the Dneti clan. In 1444 Radu went with his father and elder brother to . As Sultan, Mehmed II tasked government officials with seeking out good-looking youths for his harem. This may be quite niche, but I think a movie about a pretty queer man trying to slay his much cooler older brother because hes turned into a demon is a damn cool concept. There is little doubt of what Radu stood for and is known in the history annals an outright traitor to his country and people no two way about it ! Radu being the specter, the haunting dead, rather than Vlad is a fascinating idea. Romanians live on their wishful thinking. After all, Vlad has always been better than him. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 0 views, 5 likes, 3 loves, 1 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Valorant Esports: #VCTLOCKIN 2023 is a wrap! 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. And I was wondering about the sort of preferred killing method he chose, impalment food for thought (well, NOT really, but I wonder sometimes). 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. In any of the media Ive done in the time period, I have a running joke about the quality of hats being a show-off, status thing. He also rode alongside Sultan Mehmed, who had decided he had to personally lead the assault against Vlad III, who would not stop being overwhelmingly terrible. Vlad and Radu were later educated in logic, the Quran and the Turkish and Persian language and literature. Your point of vue is very interesting and yes, Radu Cel Frumos was also the son of Dracul = Dracul a. And everything gets so much more exciting when I know he was an Aquarius born two days after me (Im a January 22nd). 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. However, I can say with near absolute certainty that he believed he was doing what was best for those things. Early life, Wikipedia.com I. The justifications and philosophies we have are different, but the emotions have always been there, no matter how hard we try to train them out, and to what ends we attempt to train them. Once you go far enough, the fastest way to defeat isnt an enemys weapon, but a lull in ones self-confidence. Im with you, surrendering love is unfathomable to me. Elveo. He defeated the Byzantine Empire and made its capital of Constantinople his own. But he became Sultan again at 19 when his father died. I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding, I was on vacation with my family that I rarely get to see. Radu was allowed to live in the newly built Topkap Palace in Istanbul. However hes used, however the Ottoman Empire is cast in the story, the younger brother provides a great contrast to the elder. Thats more than we can say for even some modern figures! But instead of receiving help he found himself arrested and thrown into the dungeon over false charges of treason. In 1436, Vlad III's father, Vlad II Dracul, ascended the throne of Wallachia but was ousted a few years later by a rival faction, nevertheless, Vlad II was able to secure Ottoman support for his return. This eventually led John Hunyadi and Vlad's other advisers to revolt against him, killing him and his son Mircea. 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. One thing they agree on, though, is that their goals are the same: they both value their homeland and want whats best for it. Different sources relate various dates. Vlad III traveled to Hungary to ask for help from his former ally, Matthias Corvinus. Mehmed, in opinion, is important to the whole story because, if it was not for him, Radu would have been sent away to Wallachia, and perhaps one of Vlads sons, or Radus, would have been send forth as a hostage, who knows.. Radu chased Vlad III to his castle north of Curtea de Arge and, finally, out of the Romania itself, which was incorporated under Ottoman control. When?! Radu III the Fair, Radu III the Handsome or Radu III the Beautiful (Romanian language: Radu cel Frumos ), also known by his Turkish name Radu Bey (1437/1439 January 1475), was the younger brother of Vlad III and voivode (war-lord or a prince) of the principality of Wallachia. Vlads older half-brother, Mircea, was killed alongside his father. You can find it here (sorry, you must use google trad because its french language) : https://sites.google.com/site/philip63lemaire/romans-nouvelles-art-books/c-radu-dracula-tome-1. . Documenta Romaniae Historica. And so my dear Radu will stay in the shadows, at least as far as Hollywood is concerned. He was born as the second son to his father Vlad Dracul. Right? Dr. Florescu, 88, died Sunday. Youre known for having a good personality and a winning disposition. He was a Christian! I do not believe that he felt betrayed, because it was just what he was expected to do (to be sent as garantee of armistice) because the polities of the situation thus required. You know, like in Game of Thrones where it just lingers on the architecture and food and stuff? Those dark hyacinths of his are the lovers sigh. They were ambushed en route by agents of Sultan Murad II, who held the sons captive, forcing . Radu the Handsome Vlad ClugrulMircea II of Wallachia Vlad the Impaler/Brothers. Imagine being this guy: your older brother, the one youve been with since birth, the one you were sent away from your mother and siblings with, stands opposite you. Or is it fair to take sides? And if I discover something separately Ill comment as well. Itd be a mistake to think so. Michael people manifest homophobia in ways besides outright slurs, and a refusal to acknowledge someone existed at all can be part of it. Mehmed II then ordered the Megadux, his son and son-in-law brought before him. (LogOut/ They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. As the records report, the young Emperor (Mehmed) - wanting to have relations with the prince - called him to feasts and in one instance, passionately offering him a glass, he called him to the bedchamber. 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. He [Mehmed II] spent a great deal of time, night and day, with such people.. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We are no saints, you know. Radu Dracula was born in Transylvania (now Sighisoara, Romania), in the small European Kingdom of Wallachia. I am Romanian and the story was completely different. Michelle's sister, Morgan, will not give up and she will do anything to save her sister's should. Anyone? Vampires can echolocate, in either form, by producing high-pitched squeaking noises and interpreting the echoes. Dracula's army was overrun in a blitz and all were killed, including Dracula himself. Hah! Vlad leaves, assuring through some small gesture or Laconic statement that Radu will always be his beloved younger brother. When Vlad was a child, he and his brother Radu the Handsome were sent as hostages to the Ottoman Empire, from 1442 to 1448. Radu III of Wallachia is more commonly known as Radu cel Frumos, usually translated as Radu the Fair or Handsome. If theres a way to rearrange this, Im afraid I dont know it; but dont feel bad about replying in the wrong place or anything like that!
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