However, a lot of the external conflict, to use writer jargon, in his and Antinouss relationship came from the fact that many citizens found it objectionable that their Emperor continued a relationship with his youth lover once that youth started growing a beard and broad shoulders. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad Clugrul, both of whom would also briefly rule Wallachia. Grief makes madmen of us all. iiiiiiiiii looooooove thissss soooooooo muuuuuuuch. The whys have different justification based on where the justifier is. 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. Ive admired her for such a long time and I just want her to be happy, yknow? He payed with the heart of Wallachia (his young daughter) and with his own life later. Vlad was what he was after 1458 (?) Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Vlad III retreated to Transylvania. Stop trying to make him a hero in this story, he isnt. Death: January 1475 (32-41) Immediate Family: Son of Vlad Dracul II, Basarab, Voievod de Walachia and Vasilisa Maria Musat (Cneajna), Princess of Moldavia. Like most number associated with Dracula, this total is almost certainly exaggerated. ), Laonicus Chalkondyles, Conrado Clausero 1556:"De origine et rebus gestis Turcorum" p.158, The Roots of Balkanization: Eastern Europe C.E. Your email address will not be published. Incidently, I have a poem here somewhere on Hadrian crying over Antinous. 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. Stephen III's relationships with Radu were hostile. According to Ocampo, Lapu-Lapu "was not a handsome, gym-fit warrior" when he defeated Magellan at the Battle of Mactan. Please dont assume I dont. Radu became an intimate friend and a favorite of the sultan's son, Mehmed II. For the latest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. He was born as the second son to his father Vlad Dracul. 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 . He hated "mudbloods" (wizards who did not come from magical parents) and "half-bloods" (those who had one magical parent and one non-magical parent). I am a horror hound and a history buff. Radu the Handsome yields 268,000 results, and Radu the Fair yields the least2,390,000 results. Radu cel Frumos. 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. And then it becomes obvious that something is super wrong with Vlad, and Radu goes to confront him. I second Isabela that Hollywood wont touch Radu as a character with a 40 foot dredge pole, not only for their bottom line but also because of the PR firestorm whatever depiction they chose would cause in whatever groups and people they pissed off with it. And many scandalized people in the process! This ally and childhood friend of Sultan Mehmet II was instrumental in the conquest of Constantinople for Islam. I dont think Id like a story, no matter how fanciful it got or how loose it played with source material, that wasnt frank with the fact that Radu actively acted against Vlad. I tried to depict the beautiful Romanian man in the embrace of the Turkish ruler, and making everything according to historical examples. (Radu was 6/7, Vlad was 12/13 when they were taken to Edirne). He would later lament to Hungarian allies-turned-enemies that he had left his little children to be butchered for Christian peace so that [he] and [his] country [could] be subjects of Hungary, clearly believing that they were murdered. ), "Iar fratele lui mergea inaintea noastra" ("Cltori strini despre Trile Romne" Nicolae Iorga. 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. His daughter, Maria, was the fourth wife of great Moldavian leader Stephen II, against whom Radu had struggled before. I am Romanian and the story was completely different. The whole movie is on youtube. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. But . Lestat, eat your heart out. Alternatively, imagine being this guy: he and Sultan Mehmed II were lovers. 22 sierpnia 2022 . Sultan Mehmed Han Radu the Handsome. And, for me, there is a shadow there. 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. Maybe Radu could show up in a film d art? Thats my hot take at least. Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.24.163.238 17:22, 16 October 2014 Reply[reply] Check it out. ), Class Name Lancer of "Black" ("", "Kuro" no Rans? Whoever does not set heart on his monkish girdles knot. Questions that everyone knows the answer to but are said out loud anyway, the ultimate form of undead not-even-passive aggression. Radu cel Frumos (Radu the Handsome), (c.1437/1439- 1475 ), was the younger brother of Vlad epe (Dracula). How did Radu the Handsome die? Twelve years ruling Wallachia, and loyalty was never put aside. Your brother is the most brutal warlord in an age of extravagant brutality as a matter of course. This fan community's official language is English. Like you said, very quiet, very centered, especially when compared to some (cough cough Nero) of his peers. When I was a youngster and I read about the real life Dracula, I could not believe that I had never heard of Radu. What do you think of him now that youve read this? Yay! Thats a super interesting detail! The screams of the dying and of the broken-hearted! I love writing and learning new things in order to better educate those in need. Mehmed IIs father abdicated and handed him the throne at the age of 12. During his departure, he practised a scorched earth policy, leaving nothing of importance to be used by the pursuing Ottoman army. . Vlad leaves, assuring through some small gesture or Laconic statement that Radu will always be his beloved younger brother. Elveo. 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. His brother is Dracula, his lover is the most powerful man in the world and in the end, he falls to mundane noble treachery. 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 . Frightful/Filthy, https://sites.google.com/site/philip63lemaire/romans-nouvelles-art-books/c-radu-dracula-tome-1, Cooking With Dee: Pan-Fried Tilapia with Cilantro Lime Rice andAvocado. In 7 March 1471, Radu fought the Battle of Soci against Stephen III, his future son-in-law, for possession of Chilia (now Kiliya in Ukraine). In the beginning of the chronicle, it is noted that the incident happened when Mehmed first arose to the throne in 1451. C. Kafadar H. Karate (Memed IIs ascension to the throne in 855/1451. You mentioned weird Roman social mores, I wonder what those would be? His converting to Islam is yet unattested and disputed, taking in account both facts: his entering in Ottoman service, and the large number of letters he wrote referring to himself as 'Christ-loving' and 'right-faithful'. 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 IIIs camp that they would not be punished. Thats not so bad, I think. Lupu died Sunday at age 76 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Rise of Empires: Ottoman was made in Turkey, where Mehmed II, 7th sultan of the Ottoman Empire, remains a national hero. I think he loved and respected his father, and knew his father was betrayed. Dracula is in there but not that much. It is further narrated, that while physicians took care of Mehmed II's wound, the young boy climbed up a tree where he stayed hidden until the sultan left; he later descended from the tree and not long afterwards became the Sultans favorite. Radu III was loyal to Mehmed II. 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). Thank you for the link. 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). But I really never gave any thoughts on what the Roman citizens thought re. Vlad the Impaler, in full Vlad III Dracula or Romanian Vlad III Drculea, also called Vlad III or Romanian Vlad epe, (born 1431, Sighioara, Transylvania [now in Romania]died 1476, north of present-day Bucharest, Romania), voivode (military governor, or prince) of Walachia (1448; 1456-1462; 1476) whose cruel methods of punishing his enemies gained notoriety in 15th-century Europe. 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 and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. I am an outsider looking in so I do value, and in the paragraph at the beginning of the article, entreat people to seek your perspective as a Romanian. 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. As glowingly as I speak of Radu, facts are that he WAS a traitor to his brother. It is, of course, a Rumanian production. 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. Do not fancy that the bonnie one submits to you, o Avn. nicknamed 'the handsome' died before the age of 40 but compensated by living a full and interesting life that did not consist of fruitless guerrilla warfare interrupted by long boring spells in the slammer . As voivode of Wallachia, Radu had pursued a policy of balancing his duties to the Sultan and Corvinus, but his successor, Basarab Laiota, defected wholly to the Ottoman side. I dont see why is it wrong for him to stay behind and enjoy his life. Radu (known as "Radu the handsome") did well at the court and eventually converted to Islam. Especially if we consider that Vlad's archnemesis was probably Radu's lover and to this, we have to add religious, patriotic, cultural elements. 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. You never heard about Radu while reading about Vlad yea, that happens! How history is really built on the personal life stories of men (and women), with their own feelings and difficulties. I just couldnt find the Reply button for the latest thread. The history as presented is there to provide context for a fiction and pop culture analysis. In 7 March 1471, Radu fought the Battle of Soci against Stephen III, his future son-in-law, for possession of Chilia (now Kiliya in Ukraine). The ultimate act of revenge by Dracula and the perfect bait for a sequel. Youre known for being pretty. Romanians are allowed and entitled to feel however they like about their history. And, again, more than anything, it reminds you that Vlad III, for all the stories, for all the nightmares he inspired or continues to inspire in whatever media, was a human being. Vlad, however, was a problem child. This eventually led John Hunyadi and Vlads other advisers to revolt against him, killing him and his son Mircea. Im so happy that someone else was so inspired by Radu! "Iar fratele lui mergea inaintea noastra" ("Cltori strini despre Trile Romne" Nicolae Iorga. Stephen III's relationships with Radu were hostile. I, uh, not to be unprofessional or anything, but I got a little bit hammered on New Year and spent the first day of 2018 recovering from the last day of 2017. [5], While Vlad, probably on the other hand developed the dislike for Radu and for Mehmet II, who would later become the sultan. Elveo. Volumul 1 12471500. On June 16 and 17, 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. When next the world must suffer him, he is the leashed dog of the man who betrayed him. 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. Though this was fairly short-lived, it was only 12 years after his capture that Tepes was finally released when Radu the Handsome died of syphilis in 1475. Radu later participated alongside Mehmed II, now Sultan, in the Ottoman siege which eventually led to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. This is specifically so that when Vlad later declares his undying hatred, it hurts peoples feelings. 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). if one feels like doing it for a better life. Vlad was actually a good and respected Romanian leader that was harsh on criminals and invaders of his country. Answer (1 of 3): No, he was not. The victim develops positive feelings toward the person holding them captive or abusing them. During his reign the Ottoman Sipahi's gained a strong foothold in the south of the country. Bullshit! His perceived betrayal would have extremely long-lasting ramifications for Draculas character. Relive the best moments from the largest VALORANT event ever. Between 1473 and 1475 Radu briefly returned twice to the throne. He accompanied his father and brother to the Ottoman Empire, where they planned to negotiate for peace. That was his last big mistake. And so Radu is rarely mentioned with due historical perspective without biased views, even by the generally considered serious historians (when mentioned at all!). In addition to Vlad III, Radu . 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. That was his noble duty: the documents he issued (now in the Romanian Archives) mostly begin with a respectful notice of his father Vlad II. I dont think youre being fair with this text and I think you are misrepresenting what Im saying. I hope I will be able to link a lithography I found in Pinterest. Unfortunately, the beauty of poetry often fails to survive translation. This is a fan-run subreddit to discuss the game *Romance Club* by Your Story Interactive. This is the part where if it was a movie Id be standing up hooting. 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. The interest in him is definitely encouraging. At the same time, people in power have always found justifications to create war to consolidate and expand that power. 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. . The Golden Horn is and was the major urban waterway in Istanbul/Constantinople. Once you go far enough, the fastest way to defeat isnt an enemys weapon, but a lull in ones self-confidence. And thats generally where the commentary stops. 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. They had an older brother too, called Mircea, who was buried alive. That means whoever became their guardian, most likely the very family members who betrayed her, would have control of all her wealth until her children came of . No, Radu was not betrayed by his father in the way we would understand it today. Its clear that this means a lot to you, or you wouldnt have bothered commenting. . I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding, I was on vacation with my family that I rarely get to see. 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. There [in Galata] I saw him, named Jesus, and Frankish-mannered, Whoever saw Jesus would say, by his lips is He resurrected.. The boys' father, Vlad Dracul, with the support of the Ottomans, returned to Wallachia and took back his throne from Basarab II. Its theirs, and at the end of the day, they are the keepers of it. Sultan Mehmet invaded Wallachia to remove this profanity from the throne his dear friend Radu had vacated in death. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Similarly, we'll never know for sure the nature of the relationship between Mehmed and Radu. Radu's father fled, but Mircea II was captured by boyars from Trgovite and was blinded with a red-hot poker before being buried alive. Or wars are only fair when our personal good guys win the frey? 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. Radu, at the age of 22, became a leading figure at the Ottoman court. A short time after their father was captured and killed by the forces of John Hunyadi, Vlad III was released in 1448 and was the Ottoman Turks' candidate for the throne of Wallachia, the first of a succession of times he would hold the throne, this first time for only a matter of months. Although the idea of handing ones sons over to an enemy State as hostages looks terrible to us, these things were formalities, as much as today it is a formality to send diplomatic missions to arrange for negotiations. But wasnt it also betrayel, Back then, when ny father get me away..? In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad Clugrul, both of whom would also briefly rule Wallachia. If, for example, it was a decision Id have to make, I understand Radu, because Id never surrender love. 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". In 1473, following an agreement with the Ottomans, Basarab Laiot cel Btrn (Basarab Laiot the Old) took over the throne. The doctors healed the Emperor's wound. Radu cel Frumos was a well-educated ruler who sought to advance the position of his countrymen within the Ottoman Empire. Radu's father fled, but Mircea II was captured by boyars from Trgovite and was blinded with a red-hot poker before being buried alive. But cel Frumos actually translates from Romanian as the Beautiful. Im with you, surrendering love is unfathomable to me. When you take into account the morass of terminology on the queer side, the knee-jerk rage of many conservative figures at gay anything, and the fact that these are extremely important figures in their home countries that many people have extreme feelings on, its just a powder keg waiting to blow. I know I get nervous that Ill have upset someone every time I see a hit from Romania or Turkey, though frankly thats the anxiety speaking. (Side note: the problem of the Generic Movie Wife could be solved if people would give these women some goddamn personality and have them do something besides look pretty and die, but thats a whole other fridge of dead women.) There is no indication of his changing name while in Edirne/Istanbul. But above and beyond this, he preached of a lasting peace, a gentle reign, and no revenge for any past wrongdoings. However, we would be utterly remiss to discount the impact of Islamophobia in Radus situation. I am not trying to change the way people see history. In 1461, Mehmed II began preparing to invade Wallachia. It seems that Radu was doing exactly the opposite with the memory of his father. How Goth is that? The significant role played by bitcoin for businesses! But above and beyond this, he preached of a lasting peace, a gentle reign, and no revenge for any past wrongdoings. You guessed it, Radu didn't die and is back with a vengeance! Theres a distance here in America that Americans must be conscious of when working with this subject for fiction. 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 being the specter, the haunting dead, rather than Vlad is a fascinating idea. And the boy climbed a tree nearby and stayed hidden. 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? I make it VERY clear that I am talking about fiction, and have presented the history as context for that fiction. (PROSE: Possum Kingdom) Like his brother Vlad he was raised in Adrianople as a hostage by the Sultan. Thank you for your recommendation and the reasons behind it! Thats just how this sort of thing works. They sleep in day time and remain awake with their phones or laptops on at night. 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. I personally hold that evidence suggests that the two of them (Radu and Mehmed) had genuine feelings for one another, though Mehmed certainly had other lovers and Radu had his wife and the duty to propogate his line she represented. 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. He wrote that the triumphant Mehmed II initially considered retaining the services of the Megadux Notaras, the Byzantine governor. I know what a religious war and conquest entail. The C-drama was very entertaining from start to finish. Youre worse than an invader or a pretender. There is little to no chance any Turkish-made production would portray a national hero as anything but purely heterosexual. Such is politics so its not entirely unexpected to see that reflected. The widely admired Romanian pianist Radu Lupu has died at age 76. Anyone? Not long after these harrowing events, in 1448, Vlad embarked on a campaign to regain his fathers seat from the new ruler, Vladislav II. And this does not happen in other voivodes docs, like Vlad Draculas or Stephens, or any other later on. 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. A way for Mehmeds enemies whom he defeated to disparage his character and the loyalty of Radu. Hed been trying to woo him for some time and finally got him into his private rooms. but a very personal interpretation largely based on historical record. He was reputedly a fine poet, and his lines were celebrated for their great beauty. Seria B ara Romneasc. Selfish when it comes to a delicate decision. 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. is said to have killed as many as 20,000 of his enemies by impaling them on stakes in the ground and leaving . Hey Carissa, Im really glad you liked it! When Vlad's army arrived, Prince Basarabs army fled, some to the Turks, others in the mountains. 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. Both Mehmed and Radu were studied tacticians and excellent horsemen. Thanks for the hint to that book. 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.