The father departed together with his 2 sons - Vlad the Impaler and Radu the Handsome. Like his older brother Mircea II, Vlad III was an able military commander and now found himself opposing the Ottomans. 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. However, heres a deliciously sacrilegious ode by Mehmed II written under his penname of Avn. His personal Janissary guard was larger than the entire army of Vlad III. He is estimated to have died between 1475 and 1477.[contradictory]. 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. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Great essay here, thank you! Why wage war and bring death and poverty over your people? On this day in 1477, a letter sent by Stephen III of Moldavia confirmed the death of Vlad the Impaler and his retinue. Bingo for Andreja!! Maybe their sexuality doesnt matter. Im assuming they made him say and this time I mean it! considering hed made that same oath after taking the throne. Radu later participated alongside Mehmet II, now Sultan, in the Ottoman siege which eventually led to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. 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. Radu became an intimate friend and a favorite of the sultan's son, Mehmed II. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Vlad III retreated to Transylvania. To those whom his dimple kills, his lips revitalise. Bloodlust: Subspecies III is just continuing where the second Subspecies left . Humankind changed during the centuries, and so did notions of love, friendship, family ties ecc. Narratively speaking, the idea of both brothers loving their father and being loyal to his name is a super interesting potential character conflict. But Im talking about vampires and I put a paragraph up top to dispel any notions I am a professional. Leave a comment to tell me how you feel! They were ambushed en route by agents of Sultan Murad II, who held the sons captive, forcing Vlad the Elder to favor Turkey. He wrote that the triumphant Mehmed II initially considered retaining the services of the Megadux Notaras, the Byzantine governor. Although there is no report of Rod Wave's death, many people are praying for him to be fine. 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. 5001500. Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment. https://www.deviantart.com/fiorevalentine/art/Hello-I-m-your-conscience-473537077. radu cel frumos. When he was just a child, his father, Vlad II Dracul went to swear loyalty to the Ottoman Empire. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Twelve years ruling Wallachia, and loyalty was never put aside. After Vlad was killed Radu became the ruler of Wallachia. The vampire had been slain. Radu chased Vlad III to his castle north of Curtea de Arge and, finally, out of Romania itself, which was incorporated under Ottoman control. It was one or other. It could certainly be the source of much drama: when Vlad proved he would not stop being a serious nuisance (a rather gentle way to describe a policy of scorched-earth marches and impaling people), the Sultan sent Radu to rout him. Now comes the most interesting part.some historians believes that Radu and Mehmed, inspite of having a rocky start (it is said that Radu stabbed Mehmed and climbed up a tree), did actually "fell in love". In 1462, a massive Ottoman army marched against Wallachia, with Radu at the head of the Janissary. 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!! Taking advantage of their fortune the Ottomans strengthened their commercial presence in the Danube against any Hungarian influence and intervention in the region.[9]. Romanians are fully justified in their dislike and rejection of Radu for the very reason that you are citing i.e. p. 127, 128), George Marcu (coord. I am Romanian and the story was completely different. No, Radu was not betrayed by his father in the way we would understand it today. These vampires have no social life though they remain very active on social media. I dont think youre being fair with this text and I think you are misrepresenting what Im saying. I dont see why is it wrong for him to stay behind and enjoy his life. Yeah sure, experience first 500 years of being constantly bullied and attacked by people of that religion and then tell me how would you react. So in my opinion, the article's title should stay as it is.Joyson Noel Holla at me! In those, besides the usual formula So and So, Voivode of Wallachia that opens these documents, we can see that he adds the name of his father. Many believe that Mehmed was bisexual and Radu was one of his most favourites . And its beautifully written to boot! Records: 0. 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. During his departure, he practiced a scorched earth policy, leaving nothing of importance to be used by the pursuing Ottoman army. After the victorious campaign north of the Danube, the Ottomans placed the young Radu (then 26 years of age) as the Bey of Wallachia. 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. (And who he becomes in the game. Just imagine: two brothers taken as hostages to Ottoman court, staying together within a culturally different life, the older supporting the younger one. 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. And who knows what happened in the Sultans boudoir, that Radu willingly decided to remain by his side, even politically? 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? 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. See the recent meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin & Joe Biden in Switzerland. 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. I just couldnt find the Reply button for the latest thread. His brother is Dracula, his lover is the most powerful man in the world and in the end, he falls to mundane noble treachery. A wee bit of a traitor of his brother tho Theres an interesting dynamic here to consider between what Radu as an in-training nobleman of a historically wartorn region would think, and what Radu as a child might think. Your point of vue is very interesting and yes, Radu Cel Frumos was also the son of Dracul = Dracul a. And then you add Western Orthodox attitudes toward homosexuality and it becomes, in laymens terms, an absolute DISASTER. 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. You were his little brother and you betrayed everything he stood for. Vampire bats do not kill their prey. how did radu the handsome diewhen to separate betta fry. Not to be maudlin but every time I hear Ive inspired someone in even the littlest of ways I get super excited! Hey, why dont You do some good justice and start a story with Radu? I love writing and learning new things in order to better educate those in need. The idea of Vlad being a woman is surprisingly fitting in my mind. Mehmed II, byname Fatih Sultan Mehmed (Turkish: Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror), (born March 30, 1432, Adrianople, Thrace, Ottoman Empiredied May 3, 1481, Hunkrayr, near Maltepe, near Constantinople), Ottoman sultan from 1444 to 1446 and from 1451 to 1481. Probably Radu loses. Documenta Romaniae Historica. 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. Im very well aware of the martyrs killed for refusing to convert to Islam. 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. This fan community's official language is English. Hell yeah, Jacky! Isnt a sense of history important to the Dracula character? The boys' father, Vlad II 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. Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.24.163.238 17:22, 16 October 2014 Reply[reply] As Sultan, Mehmed II tasked government officials with seeking out good-looking youths for his harem. 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. Hadrian himself wasnt too weird. (LogOut/ So much so that we have the beggining of the impalements during Vlads quest for revenge. But cel Frumos actually translates from Romanian as the Beautiful. Did Radu have relations with his wife because he knew he absolutely had to and he just laid back and thought of Wallachia (or whatever), or was he bisexual? Now at the end . Vlad will be a romantic hero and you will be a joke, when people remember you at all. And then it becomes obvious that something is super wrong with Vlad, and Radu goes to confront him. And I was wondering about the sort of preferred killing method he chose, impalment food for thought (well, NOT really, but I wonder sometimes). 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. 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. 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. 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 hats of that period are just so cool! 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. How Goth is that? (Romanians still despise Radu all these centuries later for his treachery.). He stayed back for that very reason, so his brother takes the throne, as he was the oldest and not get in his way. Jonathan Eagles. Vlad can be a good and respected leader who defended his country against an outside interloper whose brutality was still beyond the pale. This happens in many instances. I still am a wee bit stranged with this sex-change thing, but ahoy! As glowingly as I speak of Radu, facts are that he WAS a traitor to his brother. Hi, great reply. 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. When the boy, not suspecting anything from the other came, the Sultan rushed to him; Radu resisted, not submitting to Mehmed II's desire, and then the latter "kissed the boy against his will". Dion Overtouns account/interpretation of Prince Radus (the handsome) life, activities and sexual preferences. 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). [1], In 1436, Vlad II Dracul ascended to the throne of Wallachia. Both Mehmed and Radu were studied tacticians and excellent horsemen. Im legit writing a book right now that pulls the vampire story with Radu as the main character lol love this!!!! After Mehmed II suffered losses from The Night Attack, Radu and his loyalists campaigned on the Danubian plains for support to replace his brother. Thats not so bad, I think. 2000-2023 Q News Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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. Homophobia and/or Islamophobia have absolutely nothing to do with it he was just a very-very bad apple. 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. In 1473, following an agreement with the Ottomans, Basarab Laiot cel Btrn (Basarab Laiot the Old) took over the throne. Im so happy that someone else was so inspired by Radu! ), Enciclopedia personalitilor feminine din Romnia, Editura Meronia, Bucureti, 2012, The Roots of Balkanization: Eastern Europe C.E. (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.) And thanks for the boom recc, Im definitely gonna check it out. Frightened, Radu then pulled out a dagger and cut Mehmed II's thigh and ran away. And one thing I feel for sure: Radu is never added because of the sexual implications. He payed with the heart of Wallachia (his young daughter) and with his own life later. 0 views, 5 likes, 3 loves, 1 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Valorant Esports: #VCTLOCKIN 2023 is a wrap! Between 1473 and 1475 Radu briefly returned twice to the throne. Aha, you like Hadrian and Antinous story, and so do I! Within six days, Philip the Handsome died at the age of 28. C. Kafadar H. Karate (Memed IIs ascension to the throne in 855/1451. 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 . We'll never know for sure about Mehmed's sexuality, because at that time it was regarded in a different way. 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. Early life, Wikipedia.com I. Whoever he may be, I like how he looks vaguely uncomfortable but still sumptuous. 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". Feel free to rearrange this. Or maybe Radu thinks hes been killed, then wakes up the next night, perfectly fine but no longer breathing. (note for transparency: this is edited because I noticed some extremely glaring grammatical errors and a paragraph where I just repeated myself that was unnecessary.). Relive the best moments from the largest VALORANT event ever. I know the Romanian perspective is different from the American perspective by virtue of it being their own history. This is a fan-run subreddit to discuss the game *Romance Club* by Your Story Interactive. Either way, Vlad II was made to pay heavy fines and promise not to aid enemies of the Ottomans. Or wars are only fair when our personal good guys win the frey? Like declaring him a god and making people worship him. He introduced an aspect of nuance by virtue of existing as an element in Vlads life. Great well researched article. Vlad III travelled to Hungary to ask for help from his former ally, Matthias Corvinus. Grief makes madmen of us all. Now after 44 episodes have aired, Handsome Siblings has concluded. And, for me, Radu only goes to Wallachia because he was the next in line of succession. Vlad III retreated to Transylvania. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Please, there is no reason to be upset. 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. 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). Radu was allowed to live in the newly built Topkap Palace in Istanbul. There are, indeed, decent war negotiations and foul war-like attitudes. Sighioara was a military fortress at that time. 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 . But, you know, I still like the androginous-looking people without having to resort to transitions, as you put it. But eventually, the Ottoman army prevailed, and Mehmed II placed his young lover on the throne of Wallachia. But at the sight, they turned tail and fled. Vlad II may have believed he had oaths he had to keep at the expense of his children so to, then, would Radu see oaths that must be kept at the expense of his blood family. There were many battles between the two brothers, and even though Vlad defeated Radu . Built on a swamp at the cost of thousands of lives, Peter the Great's 'antidote to Moscow' has survived uprisings, sieges and floods to become Europe's third largest city. How history is really built on the personal life stories of men (and women), with their own feelings and difficulties. Youre worse than an invader or a pretender. 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. . Then, at 14, Mehmed II handed the throne back to his father. Ive admired her for such a long time and I just want her to be happy, yknow? It is further narrated, that while physicians took care of Mehmed'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 Emperors favorite. 2 - Radu did not die of syphillis. Notaras, whose two elder sons had been killed in the fighting, refused to sacrifice the boy to such a fate.. ), Enciclopedia btliilor din istoria romnilor, Editura Meronia, Bucureti, 2011, Stephen the Great and Balkan Nationalism: Moldova and Eastern European History. But its pretty much impossible for any person to fully separate their emotions from their rationality, even if they believe they are. Hed been trying to woo him for some time and finally got him into his private rooms. To put him on it, the Ottomans waged war with Dracul's enemies. ), Class Name Lancer of "Black" ("", "Kuro" no Rans? 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. Well, Aquarians are rebel souls. After Mehmed II suffered losses from The Night Attack, Radu and his loyalists campaigned on the Danubian plains for support to replace his brother. 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. In 1462, a massive Ottoman army marched against Wallachia, with Radu at the head of the Janissary. Radu the Beautiful chose to stay at the Ottoman court and rose to prominence by virtue of his place in the Sultans affections. However, we would be utterly remiss to discount the impact of Islamophobia in Radus situation. If youre curious, I implore you to look into the works of real actual professional historians, especially Romanian historians if you have the means. When he assumed power as Voldemort, one of Tom Riddle's biggest obsessions was the so-called "purity" of wizards. A compelling one, though! The approximate date of his death is between 1475 to 1477. During his reign, the Conqueror greatly expanded the Ottoman Empire. Do not fancy that the bonnie one submits to you, o Avn. And so Radu is rarely mentioned with due historical perspective without biased views, even by the generally considered serious historians (when mentioned at all!). After consulting his astrologers, the thirty-year-old sultan resolved to personally lead the punitive expedition. I know here in America, homophobia plays a HUGE role in the way history is interpreted and shown. 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. Hi, Maria, Im not sure youll read this or return here considering your dislike for the article. Radu, at the age of 22, became a leading figure at the Ottoman court. Such is politics so its not entirely unexpected to see that reflected. if one feels like doing it for a better life. Formulae exist for those who do not want to go off the beaten track. Learn how your comment data is processed. So quiet and tame. As a ruler, the Dracula character drawing pathos from someone who represents a corruption of his fathers dynasty and of Romanian nobility, as Dracula himself represents a corruption of righteous violence and Christianity, could be interesting. 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. "regis eius concubinus factus est.p.158", Laonicus Chalcocondylus, Historiarum Libri X. 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?! Hes not the heir to his fathers holdings, and that means he gets to be a political pawn. Since bats rarely carry rabies, there is little chance their victims will die from that disease. However, I can say with near absolute certainty that he believed he was doing what was best for those things. 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. Comment sections are always by their nature a little messy. Radu was likely much, much younger than Vlad, making it much easier for him to adapt. . So, in that regard he was actually a very good tactician. Mehmed II raised a 150,000-strong army, and he and Radu sailed at its head to Wallachia. Im glad you enjoy this, and good luck with your book! Loyalty is hellish sometimes. But probably still incredibly painful. Next . After five years of torture, Radu had died in captivity. The Sultan at once sent a eunuch to the house of the Megadux to demand the boy sent to him for his pleasure. Another of the small altered details that, either intentionally or inadvertently, work to reshape history, so it conforms with heterosexual and gender norms. Yay feudalism! Maybe it was a combination of both. Or, rather, they say theyre going to the life of Vlad III then pull some shit right out of their asses. Radu III was loyal to Mehmed II. 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. You could make your Radu Project a screenplay, so the thing will come up as a movie! Anyway, something I read once came to my mind about the discussion on wether Radu felt betrayed by the father as a child. This atrocious, gut-wrenching sight was too much even for them to bear therefore they returned to Ottoman forces to regroup. Michelle's sister, Morgan, will not give up and she will do anything to save her sister's should. Romanians have many reasons to dislike Radu, and I would be foolish to suggest they should suddenly, after all these years, after all he did, after all Vlad did, hold him up as a historical hero. Here, of course, one can even discuss betrayal. The you learn that those foreign people arent bad people at all and the wont harm you. Lupu died Sunday at age 76 in Lausanne, Switzerland. . When Notaras still refused to allow the Sultan to have his way with his son, Mehmed ordered all three decapitated on the spot. 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 cel Frumos, Voivode of Wallachia for a little bit, at least, though in those days it was a title that traded blood-splattered hands quite often. Narratively speaking, the brothers are excellent foils to one another. Selfish when it comes to a delicate decision. After all, a reminder that one was once human makes their inhumanity all the more striking. I love this so much! 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). 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. But instead of receiving help he found himself arrested and thrown into the dungeon over false charges of treason. To begin with, the Otoman Empire was constantly attacking our region and our people destroying everything they could. Fun! I.B.Tauris, 25 October 2013, George Marcu (coord. However hes used, however the Ottoman Empire is cast in the story, the younger brother provides a great contrast to the elder. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Similarly, we'll never know for sure the nature of the relationship between Mehmed and Radu. kela: tm | bugn. 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. On the way to Granada where Philip was to be buried, Joanna was rumored to have opened her husband's casket to kiss and . I am a horror hound and a history buff. Rise of Empires: Ottoman was made in Turkey, where Mehmed II, 7th sultan of the Ottoman Empire, remains a national hero. 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. Howdy Joseph! Prince of Midnight. Im a Christian. Thats just how this sort of thing works. According to the United States Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people usually know when they have been bitten by a bat. First in a series called Draculas Bloodline. They canonize the greedy, the thoughtless untruthful friends and kidnappers (like Stephen cel Mare), and raise statues to psychos who knew they were so (Vlad).
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