They give you best educations in languages like latin and arabia, in Quran and much more, you might never get at your fathers court. The undead Radu comes to Stephens chamber and asks: Who killed me?. p. 127, 128), Laonicus Chalkondyles Joannes Oporinus, Conrado Clausero 1556,"De origine et rebus gestis Turcorum." Vlad was born in the town of Sighisoara in the early forteen hundreds. During his reign the Ottoman Sipahi's gained a strong foothold in the south of the country. By Ion Grumeza, George Marcu (coord. Radu cel Frumos atau dikenal dengan panggilan Radu saja, atau julukan Radu si Cantik atau Radu si Tampan, atau nama Turkinya, Radu Bey, adalah anak keempat dari Raja Wallachia, Vlad II Dracul, dan adik dari legenda drakula Rumania, Vlad III.Ia juga memiliki dua kakak lainnya, Mircea II dan Vlad Clugrul. Stevie Ray Vaughan, perhaps the best rock/blues guitarist of my generation, was 35 when he died in a helicopter crash near Elkhorn, Wisconsin, shortly after midnight on August 27, 1990. Vlads older half-brother, Mircea, was killed alongside his father. Isabela this is lovely! He [Mehmed II] spent a great deal of time, night and day, with such people.. But converts changed names in the Ottoman scheme of things. Because, you know, if you spend night and day talking and talking (and whetever) with someone, and it is chronicled back in the XVth century, well, I think there was something more than just a rape attempt and a surrendering to the Turkish flamboyancy (or a brain-wash, like a friend of mine suggested). Aha, you like Hadrian and Antinous story, and so do I! Different sources relate various dates. Then he climbed a tree and, according to some tellings, wouldnt come down until Mehmed himself limped over and promised he wasnt in any trouble. 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. 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. Or, rather, they say theyre going to the life of Vlad III then pull some shit right out of their asses. Antinous also began to have wants more in line with being a grown man and less in line with being a youth lover, and Hadrian was put in a situation where choosing to honor the mos maiorum would be unkind to the person he loved. The decision for Radu was probably made easier by all the impalings and battles. Most likely he was executed by Stephen III. Hes not the heir to his fathers holdings, and that means he gets to be a political pawn. Romanians live on their wishful thinking. Taking advantage of their fortune the Ottomans strengthened their commercial presence in the Danube against any Hungarian influence and intervention in the region.[10]. As it transpired, Vlad III continued being impossible to keep down for long, and the Ottomans continued trying to stop him from completely uprooting their political system until his death. It often took hours or days to die. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad . You mentioned weird Roman social mores, I wonder what those would be? 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. (Romanians still despise Radu all these centuries later for his treachery.). Differently from Saint Stephen the unholy, who played 5th column all the time according to his personal & petty needs. 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. They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. And it seems it is not going to halt anytime soon. Maybe he throws Radus mutilated body at the Turkish camp as one of his famous mess with me and this will happen to you messages. Answer (1 of 11): Homosexual means that you are attracted to your own gender only, so this definition doesn't fit to Mehmed II, since he had wives and children. Like declaring him a god and making people worship him. It makes sense that Romania produces more in-depth movies. I like the idea of Radu being a critical figure in the Dracula characters memory, something that he rejects as a traitor, but may also be self-doubt taking the form of someone he can dismissand something that means he never has to realize hes suffering self-doubt. There were many battles between the two brothers, and even though Vlad defeated Radu . Radu became an intimate friend and a favorite of the sultan's son, Mehmed II. 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). The islamophobia issue actually. Radu was among the forces who were met with the horrific sight of 20,000 of Ottomans impaled outside of Trgovite. Youre worse than an invader or a pretender. During his departure, he practiced a scorched earth policy, leaving nothing of importance to be used by the pursuing Ottoman army. And on the other hand, your father.you remember, he did not protect you, he gave away both his two youngest sons as hostages!!! Vlad III traveled to Hungary to ask for help from his former ally, Matthias Corvinus. Possibly he was, or possibly his attempts at balancing between the two powers failed and the Ottomans were just the first to snap at him. After all, a reminder that one was once human makes their inhumanity all the more striking. Chalkokondyles adds that the sultan along with people of his nation had the custom of using favorite boys, and with such as Radu and Mehmed II "spends day and night together". Please support them. People do believe Radu was a convert. That was his last big mistake. Plus VLAD THE IMPALER IS A WOMAN! But Im talking about vampires and I put a paragraph up top to dispel any notions I am a professional. Thats ok! 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 . In 1462, a massive Ottoman army marched against Wallachia, with Radu at the head of the Janissary. Id expect Vlad to look more wild and tough, I dont know, I guess its wishful thinking ;P. There is one more movie, a Rumanian one, Vlad epe (1979). 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. The victim develops negative feelings toward police, authority figures . This is ironic, of course, because young Tom Riddle was a half-blood . Some of the spookiest medieval literature Ive ever read was from people of Radus station, albeit in what is today France, talking about how great war is but people have always been people, with the same emotions. Check it out. 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. I have no readings on the psychologies of mediaeval people, or mediaeval warfare. I recalled that the real Dracula, Prince Vlad "the impaler" had a brother named: Radu or as he is written in history, "Radu the Handsome." So I thought it was cool that the writers thought of the name Radu and making another historical figure into a vampire legend. 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. When Vlad was young, his father sent him to the Ottoman Empire to study. He is seen as an abomination and here you can add the homophobia thing, as much as we know from Chalcocondyless anecdote concearning the love affair between Mehmed and Radu back in 1451. The significant role played by bitcoin for businesses! However, I can say with near absolute certainty that he believed he was doing what was best for those things. "My brother," He whispered. He was the rightful heir, after Vlad. Why wage war and bring death and poverty over your people? They were ambushed en route by agents of Sultan Murad II, who held the sons captive, forcing Vlad the Elder to favor Turkey. Hey, why dont You do some good justice and start a story with Radu? And that is how I am sharing this, Not religious or PRO or anti ANYTHING. 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. This happens in many instances. Fun! It seems that Radu was doing exactly the opposite with the memory of his father. Radus Prince Charming counter to Vlads Prince of Darkness is an angle I didnt really think about before. We dislike him because he was a traitor. Once the common vampire bat locates a host, usually a sleeping mammal, they land and approach it on the ground. [12] His daughter was Maria Voichia, who later married Prince Stephen III of Moldavia. But above and beyond this, he preached of a lasting peace, a gentle reign, and no revenge for any past wrongdoings. iiiiiiiiii looooooove thissss soooooooo muuuuuuuch. Its a great way to inform the audience about your characters without falling to exposition. Radu III cel Frumos ('the Beautiful', r. 1462-1475) was Orthodox, and succeeded his infamous brother Vlad III 'Dracula' (r. 1456-1462) as voivode (prince) of Wallachia on the Danube. When he catches you, he will kill you, and he will make it a death unlike any you, your men, or even his men have ever seen, because you? Vlad then conducted a nighttime ambush on a town where many of the sultans soldiers camped and carried out a gruesome massacre. Radu. In return, Dracul willingly offered them not one, but two of his sons: Vlad Tepes Dracula and Radu cel Frumosaka Radu the handsome. Historians of the Ottoman Empire. But at the sight, they turned tail and fled. They treated you better than your own father! . Vlad the Impaler as a woman? Her comment concerns other prior comments, not your original post. What a character he must have been, and could be in modern works. Hes pretty and he regularly had sex with a Sultan. Between 1473 and 1475 Radu briefly returned twice to the throne. This discussion is already heated and I am trying to preclude any further arguments. When he was 11, his father refused to support the Ottoman invasion of Transylvania. Then, at 14, Mehmed II handed the throne back to his father. I have always thought the impaling was a liiiiiiiittle bit Fruedian, considering the possibility of assault in Ottoman custody and the reality of having your brother be the lover of your greatest enemy. Imagine being this guy: and then you beat Dracula. Good luck. His and his brother's lives are so interesting, and their relationship troubled and tragic. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. Thats not so bad, I think. Vlad leaves, assuring through some small gesture or Laconic statement that Radu will always be his beloved younger brother. I like this one because Vlad is portrayed as a ruthless ruler, not the son of darkness, and as long as I understood the plot, the massacres that entered History as a madmans rage, in the production are retold as political moves (the fear leads to respect kind of thing). Whatever there is to be said, it all ends the same: Vlad III died fighting and Radu was most likely executed by his son-in-law. Now after 44 episodes have aired, Handsome Siblings has concluded. Soon after, the Janissary under his command began attacks and raids on Vlad III's mountain stronghold on the Arge River, Poenari Castle. https://dionovertoun.com/2017/06/28/radu-the-queer-brother-nobody-cares-dracula-had/amp/. But, Radek does bring up a valid point, in my opinion, that even as he was nobility, Radu was a child, so there might have been a sense of personal betrayal that informed his feelings, even though it would have been viewed as unseemly and inappropriate for his station. Vlad III retreated to Transylvania. I have watched the Turkish series Fatih, and I liked the way Radu is presented, and I just loved the way Andrej is placed as Radu jesusmaryjoseph he *is* hot! Memed IIs campaign to Qaraman; 855/1451. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. [5][6] Chalkokondyles wrote that the sultan, along with people of his nation, had the custom of using favorite boys, and spent "day and night together" with Radu.[7]. Radu (Radu cel frumos, or Radu the Handsome) was the younger brother of Mircea II of Wallachia and Vlad Tepes (Dracula). Your brother is Dracula. Once I was interested in the Hostage subject, but I let it pass Im not sure Why, but I thought of you when I came to this comic strip. Father of Doamna Maria (Voichita) Brother of Mircea Dracula, voivode of Wallachia and Vlad the Impaler Dracula, Prince of Wallachia. My friend. Yeah, its weird that Radu isnt ever included because thats super easy drama. It was one or other. Laonikos Chalkokondyles described the scene that Mehmed II and Radu the Beautiful encountered as a forest of the impaled. 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. While Vlad III was eventually released to take his place on the Wallachian throne in 1448 after his father was killed by John Hunyadi, Radu converted to Islam and was allowed into the Ottoman imperial court. It is not fair, is it? And thats the scariest part of all, isnt it? There, he attempted to force himself on Radu, who responded to this assault by resignedly opening his legswait, wait, no, actually what happened is he pulled out a knife and stabbed the most powerful man in the world in the leg. Thats before you even BEGIN to consider his personal feelings about the people, rather than the polities to which he swore those oaths. Elveo. But I like to think Vlad was acting in the best interest of his reign and Christendom. According to Latin translation of Byzantine chronicles Radu was Sultans lover and male concubine,[2] and possibly, due to good looks and the amorous affairs with the sultan, Radu received a nickname "cel frumos" (the Beautiful). The second reference listed tells a story about Ibn Battuta who lived 100 years before Radu, and Radus name is not mentioned at all in the article. On the other hand, Vlad, who wasnt the easiest person (lol), could have just GONE! If, for example, it was a decision Id have to make, I understand Radu, because Id never surrender love. 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. It is happening right now everywhere in the Earth. This ally and childhood friend of Sultan Mehmet II was instrumental in the conquest of Constantinople for Islam. Apart from that, the story got me really interested, and I must thank her for telling me about him His younger brother was Radu the Handsome. Thanks again. I didnt know that about the text of his document openers, and youre absolutely right that there was a exact formula used in most medieval missives. Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.24.163.238 17:22, 16 October 2014 Reply[reply] It would be pretty boring if everyone was the same, though! Imagine being this guy: you are relegated to a footnote, a historic anecdote. [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. I do think Radu never wanted to rule his country. Radu was not a traitor because it would take us to say that X is bad, and Z is good. Vlad III and Radu were later educated in logic, the Quran and the Turkish and Persian language and literature. Or is it fair to take sides? 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!! One thing about him that anyone interested in him can be sure of: he took his side (Ottomans won Wallachia fairly in Battlefield, yes?) Mehmed II raised a 150,000-strong army, and he and Radu sailed at its head to Wallachia. . Ive done my best to put it together through the comments. Sighioara was a military fortress at that time. Im a Christian. Radu, at the age of 22, became a leading figure at the Ottoman court. Maybe their sexuality doesnt matter. I do not believe that Dion is in any way trying to glorify Radu or as a westerner moulding Romanian history to his liking. ), Enciclopedia personalitilor feminine din Romnia, Editura Meronia, Bucureti, 2012, The Roots of Balkanization: Eastern Europe C.E. Dion Overtouns account/interpretation of Prince Radus (the handsome) life, activities and sexual preferences. How history is really built on the personal life stories of men (and women), with their own feelings and difficulties. The boys' father, Vlad II Dracul, with the support of the Ottomans, returned to Wallachia and took back his throne from Basarab II. Meanwhile, his brother Vlad III, due to his harsh policies towards the boyars (whose power struggles he blamed for the state of the realm), was betrayed by them. 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.They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. Maybe Radu swallowed his violation and went with the politically intelligent relationship, or perhaps after the serious stabbing, they called it even and fist-bumped on it. But above and beyond this, he preached of a lasting peace, a gentle reign, and no revenge for any past wrongdoings. Dracula was not a lone figure in the political landscape. Vlad III waged a guerrilla campaign against the Ottoman forces commanded by the Grand Vizier Mahmud Pasha in May 1462, pursuing them in their retreat as far as the Danube. While I'm partial to the idea that these two men developed romantic feelings for each other during their teenage years, I'm aware that talking about love means adding connotations to their relationship which are present-day flavoured. They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul (Dracul : the dragon or devil ), but by different mothers. As for your very nice text I have had some good laugh reading it! But he became Sultan again at 19 when his father died. He introduced an aspect of nuance by virtue of existing as an element in Vlads life. My point is that Radu wasnt expected to add nothing to the usual openning formulae for bureaucratic documents. 11 30. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [2], While Vlad was eventually released to take his place on the Wallachian throne in 1448 after his father was killed by John Hunyadi, Radu converted to Islam and was allowed into the Ottoman imperial court. Its the well-known history of their country, not just an addendum to a monster movie like it is for a lot of people here in the United States where I am. 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. And its beautifully written to boot! Radu cel Frumos with Mehmed II. He was Radu Dracula, younger brother to Vlad Dracula; known as Radu cel Frumos, Radu the Handsome, once Prince of Wallachia, and betrayer to his family. Where they both feel like theyre the loyal son and the other is in the wrong. Frightened, Radu then pulled out a dagger and cut Mehmed II's thigh and ran away. Thats where the drama is! Your brother is the most brutal warlord in an age of extravagant brutality as a matter of course. Nonetheless, the second they met the sultan, they were all imprisoned. Labelling someone as "bisexual", as well as any other sexual orientation, is fruit of a modern mindset which didn't exist at that time. And then you add Western Orthodox attitudes toward homosexuality and it becomes, in laymens terms, an absolute DISASTER. The Byzantine historian Laonikos Chalkokondyles noted that the Ottomans didnt have a problem with same-sex male activity. I make it VERY clear that I am talking about fiction, and have presented the history as context for that fiction. However, five days after the fall of Constantinople, Mehmed II gave a banquet. You were his little brother and you betrayed everything he stood for. Selfish when it comes to a delicate decision. After consulting his astrologers, the thirty year-old sultan resolved to personally lead the punitive expedition. I am talking about islamophobia in western media based on Dracula.. Do not fancy that the bonnie one submits to you, o Avn. He defeated the Byzantine Empire and made its capital of Constantinople his own. There is little to no chance any Turkish-made production would portray a national hero as anything but purely heterosexual. That soul-bestowers way is Jesuss religion, I surmise. In 1476 the forces of Sultan Mehmet faced the forces of Dracula in Bucharest, Romania. Jesus Christ @ your friends comment. In 1444 Radu went with his father and elder brother to . Radu III of Wallachia is more commonly known as Radu cel Frumos, usually translated as Radu the Fair or Handsome. He invaded Wallachia on several occasions during Radu's reign, dethroning him four times in response to Radu's vassalage.[11]. In Tarot cards, it is the 9 of pentacles kind of people: they are fine the world is fine (or at least *looks* fine). The ultimate act of revenge by Dracula and the perfect bait for a sequel. Loyalty is hellish sometimes. 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. 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. his relationship with a grown up youth Must have been quite a shock, now that you mentioned. Between 1473 and 1475 Radu briefly returned twice to the throne. AND I am not commenting on or about the historical factual lives of the men who did live. 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. Your brother is known for butchering anyone who gets in his way. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. HHHH I absolutely love that series so much. A Roman named Doukas lived in Constantinople at the time of its fall and documented his experiences. Dracula's army was overrun in a blitz and all were killed, including Dracula himself. Homophobia has a huge impact on how history is presented in America. They were ambushed en route by agents of Sultan Murad II, who held the sons captive, forcing Vlad the Elder to favor Turkey. [3] Chalkokondyles adds that the sultan along with people of his nation had the custom of using favorite boys, and with such as Radu Mehmed "spends day and night together". They only take about a teaspoon or two of blood at a feeding. Vlad previously used impalement against his own people staking people on long wooden or metal poles driven through the victims genitals and out of their mouth. We just dont know!!! A cynical reading could be that he was trying to shore up legitimacy via his fathers name, something Vlad III and Stephen wouldnt feel the need to do. In 1436, Vlad II Dracul was ascended to the throne of Wallachia. Eventually, Vlad III was released, but his brother stayed behind and became an ally to Murad II. 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. The hats of that period are just so cool! Radu the Handsome Vlad ClugrulMircea II of Wallachia Vlad the Impaler/Brothers. 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. Which oaths supersede other oaths, and when one has the right to say the other party has violated our oath to the point I am released from this. Is an oath valid if it is secured at the point of a sword? . Isnt a sense of history important to the Dracula character? Radu was allowed to live in the newly built Topkap Palace in Istanbul. Vlad III waged a guerrilla campaign against the Ottoman forces commanded by the Grand Vizier Mahmud Pasha in May 1462, pursuing them in their retreat as far as the Danube. C. Kafadar H. Karate (Memed IIs ascension to the throne in 855/1451. He had a family. He was the son of Vlad Dracul (also called Vlad the Elder) and brother to Vlad Dracula. I cant speak for the discourse about Radu in Romania and what, if any, effect the implications of homosexuality have on it. Vlad III travelled to Hungary to ask for help from his former ally, Matthias Corvinus.
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