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). 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. He defeated the Byzantine Empire and made its capital of Constantinople his own. 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. Isabela this is lovely! During his reign, the Conqueror greatly expanded the Ottoman Empire. Its clear that this means a lot to you, or you wouldnt have bothered commenting. The Sultan at once sent a eunuch to the house of the Megadux to demand the boy sent to him for his pleasure. His manager, Jenny Vogel, told NPR that he died "peacefully at his home in . As glowingly as I speak of Radu, facts are that he WAS a traitor to his brother. Not helped by the fact that, if this is a narrative it is a Dracula-themed horror story, that Vlad is out in the battlefields of Wallachia drinking blood. 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. You know how some people give up things they hold dear (like family and so on) to live their lives the way they see is the best way? Vlad was born in the town of Sighisoara in the early forteen hundreds. https://dionovertoun.com/2017/06/28/radu-the-queer-brother-nobody-cares-dracula-had/amp/. He had an older brother, Mircea, and a younger brother, Radu the Handsome. Prince of Midnight. And everything gets so much more exciting when I know he was an Aquarius born two days after me (Im a January 22nd). i.e., when it is said that he stopped going to Mehmed II for paying taxes because of Radu. Radu, at the age of 22, became a leading figure at the Ottoman court. I always laugh at people complaining about islamophobia in Eastern Europe. Vlad and Radu were later educated in logic, the Quran and the Turkish and Persian language and literature. ), "Iar fratele lui mergea inaintea noastra" ("Cltori strini despre Trile Romne" Nicolae Iorga. Labelling someone as "bisexual", as well as any other sexual orientation, is fruit of a modern mindset which didn't exist at that time. Maybe it was a combination of both. (LogOut/ Maybe he eats him on the spot, reduced to a ravenous fiend by the vampiric condition, motivated by hunger and hatred. Hey Carissa, Im really glad you liked it! Romanians do not like him, not because homophobia or islamophobia, this is BS. 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 . Its a pretty underwhelming end, isnt it? In 1473, following an agreement with the Ottomans, Basarab Laiot cel Btrn (Basarab Laiot the Old) took over the throne. Vlads love and dedication to keeping Wallachia free of Ottoman occupation as well as his bravery in the battlefield, are also a matter of historical record and not in dispute. Sultan Mehmed Han Radu the Handsome. So long as its understood to be fictional, theres nothing wrong with making changes for the sake of whatever story youre interested in telling. They often argue nowadays over their views on whats best for Wallachia and Transylvanian, the land they were born in due to their fathers exile. He was reputedly a fine poet, and his lines were celebrated for their great beauty. We dislike him because he was a traitor. Radu was given support in his campaign for the throne of Wallachia. Volumul 1 12471500. (They gave a lot considering how little info there is on Radu though.). 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). You asked some very intreguing questions that I think would add to the story if I can handle something so sensitive well. Theres plenty of pathos to be had in the mans real life, though, and Radu could be at the center of it. They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. 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!! 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. Laonikos Chalkokondyles described the scene that Mehmed II and Radu the Beautiful encountered as a forest of the impaled. 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. Youre worse than an invader or a pretender. After consulting his astrologers, the thirty-year-old sultan resolved to personally lead the punitive expedition. He became a skilled horseman and warrior. Vlad is stronger than him, manlier, more vicious, more brutal. Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment. 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. Once I was interested in the Hostage subject, but I let it pass Elveo. Well, I said not causing a lot of trouble, but the truth is, there was a famous incident involving the young Sultan and his passionate attraction to Radu. 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. Radu was allowed to live in the newly built Topkap Palace in Istanbul. 11 30. Also, I'm not 100% certain, but I believe all her children were still children when she died. Eventually, Vlad III was released, but his brother stayed behind and became an ally to Murad II. Some people have said that Vlad III was tortured and imprisoned during his childhood. What better way to solidify ones power in a world where ones sex renders them powerless than overwhelming brutality? Ive admired her for such a long time and I just want her to be happy, yknow? The widely admired Romanian pianist Radu Lupu has died at age 76. Not to be maudlin but every time I hear Ive inspired someone in even the littlest of ways I get super excited! According to Latin translation of Byzantine chronicles Radu was Sultans lover and male concubine, and possibly, due to good looks and the amorous affairs with the sultan, Radu received a nickname "cel frumos" (the Beautiful). They were ambushed en route by agents of Sultan Murad II, who held the sons captive, forcing Vlad the Elder to favor Turkey. The boys' father, Vlad Dracul, with the support of the Ottomans, returned to Wallachia and took back his throne from Basarab II. Like any fanfiction writer, I just MUST change the source material to fit my own ends.) It turns out he is the king-in-beauty of the realm of the Franks. But I should be okay now! A wrong link perhaps? Dracula was not a lone figure in the political landscape. Brother against brother on a battlefield of bloody war and bloodier politics! They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul (Dracul . 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. And, truly, in a region that knows endless war, is there any oath not extracted at swordpoint? Radu is dying. The C-drama was very entertaining from start to finish. His converting to Islam is disputed given his entering in Ottoman service, and a large number of letters he wrote referring to himself as 'Christ-loving' and 'right-faithful'. Thats a super interesting detail! Your brother is the most brutal warlord in an age of extravagant brutality as a matter of course. Anyway, thank you so much for writing this post, Radu seems to be constantly forgotten, by both historians and pop culture references (like any film on Vlad Dracula), and I really want him to have the relevant role he deserves in DLS . And so my dear Radu will stay in the shadows, at least as far as Hollywood is concerned. Answer (1 of 3): No, he was not. GavinoElDiabloGuapo. Thanks again. 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. Father of Doamna Maria (Voichita) Brother of Mircea Dracula, voivode of Wallachia and Vlad the Impaler Dracula, Prince of Wallachia. The various atrocities of the Ottoman Empire are discussed as reasons they have to go, and its taken for granted (remember, a conspiracy of boyars murdered Radus brother and father) that the Boyars are no good. 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. I apologize for the delay! Jesus Christ @ your friends comment. Radu Basarab First Appears in Touch the Dark Radu Basarab is the younger brother of Mircea Basarab and Vlad Dracul. They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. The boys were taken to the various garrisons at Edirne. 22 34. I often find myself wondering why in Earth no one talks about Radu. Your brother is known for butchering anyone who gets in his way. On the other hand, Vlad, who wasnt the easiest person (lol), could have just GONE! We may never, but the logical thing is related to Radus attachment to Mehmed. And the boy climbed a tree nearby and stayed hidden. Imagine being this guy: his brother is Dracula. Between 1473 and 1475 Radu briefly returned twice to the throne. In addition to Vlad III, Radu . Radu later participated alongside Mehmed II, now Sultan, in the Ottoman siege which eventually led to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. Im trying to talk about things I think would be cool in fiction. But converts changed names in the Ottoman scheme of things. Where they both feel like theyre the loyal son and the other is in the wrong. (Radu was 6/7, Vlad was 12/13 when they were taken to Edirne). Sort of a if you REALLY loved our father youd be out here putting people on stakes or at the very least cheering me on about it vs you have completely lost your mind and not only am *I* horrified at you, our father would be too dynamic. Documenta Romaniae Historica. I think thats awesome! I do not believe that Dion is in any way trying to glorify Radu or as a westerner moulding Romanian history to his liking. I hope something like that gets done soon, I think itd pretty damn cool. 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. As the demon that was once Vlad rampages, killing his own peasants and delighting in tortures, Radu realizes the only thing he can do is kill his beloved older brother, or die trying. See what happens when it comes to be a movie on Alexander the Great? Romanians are fully justified in their dislike and rejection of Radu for the very reason that you are citing i.e. 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. Wallachia stood no chance against Ottomans and Radu understood that the best. There are some official documents, Radus documents. After all, it did not last long and he was forced to depart with his lover and experience cruelties beyond any imagination. Your brother is Dracula. 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? Please support them. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad Clugrul, both of whom would also briefly rule Wallachia. When next the world must suffer him, he is the leashed dog of the man who betrayed him. Radu the Beautiful chose to stay at the Ottoman court and rose to prominence by virtue of his place in the Sultans affections. Very sad! HHHH I absolutely love that series so much. They were who they were, but they were more than just bi, gay, les, etc. Stephen III's relationships with Radu were hostile. And once I do that, Im gonna try to find time to watch it! After all, Vlad has always been better than him. Mehmed IIs father abdicated and handed him the throne at the age of 12. Voivodes sure knew how to wear a mustache also, loving the hat. Incidently, I have a poem here somewhere on Hadrian crying over Antinous. Vlad will be a romantic hero and you will be a joke, when people remember you at all. Seria B ara Romneasc. Radu. . New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It is an effort for peace. Hah! abisi kazkl voyvoda 'nn yedii haltlar, osmanl imparatorluuna verdii maddi ve manevi zararlar neredeyse kendi namusuyla temizleyecek duruma den olduka kadns ve gzel eflak prensi. His daughter, Maria, was the fourth wife of great Moldavian leader Stephen II, against whom Radu had struggled before. 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? 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 enjoys life at court, where he is well-liked by most and adored by the Sultan, his lover, who isnt eager to give him up despite his political usefulness in Wallachia. The Byzantine historian Laonikos Chalkokondyles noted that the Ottomans didnt have a problem with same-sex male activity. Elveo. 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. Hadrian never sounds as if he had had a Caligula-like life. That was his last big mistake. But instead of receiving help he found himself arrested and thrown into the dungeon over false charges of treason. This is specifically so that when Vlad later declares his undying hatred, it hurts peoples feelings. 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. 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. Please please work on your game!!! They were both sons of Vlad II Dracul and his wife, Princess Cneajna of Moldavia. They both tried to do what they thought it was the best for their own country, which they loved, but in opposite ways, one unacceptable from the point of view of the other. Vlad Dragula si Radu Voivode cel Frumos. But many things have happened between 1445 and 2021. But under the homophobic regime of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, theres rarely any mention of his sexual relationship with Radu the Beautiful, younger brother of Vlad the Impaler. Learn how your comment data is processed. Radu (known as "Radu the handsome") did well at the court and eventually converted to Islam. Radu would have expected this. It would be pretty boring if everyone was the same, though! These two facts are not mutually exclusive. When Vlad was young, his father sent him to the Ottoman Empire to study. if one feels like doing it for a better life. Radu cel Frumos was a well-educated ruler who sought to advance the position of his countrymen within the Ottoman Empire. The fact that I have yet to see one Dracula movie where Radu was a major character, or even mentioned, is a crying shame. A sun-faced angel, the moon of the universe, saw I. Between 1473 and 1475 Radu briefly returned twice to the throne. I think he loved and respected his father, and knew his father was betrayed. Ill check it out immediately! sleeping in daytime and being awake at night then 80% of todays generation are vampires. (Unknown - 1508) Photos: 11. I agree with you that Radu closed his eyes to his brother. The book is purely for entertainment. Even worse is trying to confine Radu's experience to "Stockholm Syndrome", also because thanks to his fair looks and cultured, diplomatic behaviour, he was well-loved at the Sultan's court, and treated as the most treasured guest (while his brother was rebellious and always felt like a prisoner). Moreover, the sultan opted to reward Radu's ongoing loyalty by setting him on the throne of Wallachia in Vlad III's place.[8]. https://www.deviantart.com/fiorevalentine/art/Hello-I-m-your-conscience-473537077. During his departure, he practised a scorched earth policy, leaving nothing of importance to be used by the pursuing Ottoman army. Volumul 1 12471500. A great military leader, he captured Constantinople and conquered the territories in Anatolia and the Balkans that constituted the . This method had an enormous impact on people's morale, as the victims did not die immediately. Mehmed II with Radu cel Frumos. 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. Radu is such a fascinating character. Vlad then conducted a nighttime ambush on a town where many of the sultans soldiers camped and carried out a gruesome massacre. Radu also published numerous academic articles about Romania and the Balkans, and his work was the subject of documentaries on BBC . By Ion Grumeza, George Marcu (coord. He introduced an aspect of nuance by virtue of existing as an element in Vlads life. Soon after, the Janissary under his command began attacks and raids on Vlad III's mountain stronghold on the Arge River, Poenari Castle. There were many battles between the two brothers, and even though Vlad defeated Radu . As for your very nice text I have had some good laugh reading it! Radu III of Wallachia is more commonly known as Radu cel Frumos, usually translated as Radu the Fair or Handsome. In 1476 the forces of Sultan Mehmet faced the forces of Dracula in Bucharest, Romania. I know what a religious war and conquest entail. 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. Androginous is cooler, I think. 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. Thus, when the Otomans attacked, he made sure that the inhabitants would safely leave and burn the cities on the way so that the Otoman army was starved and demoralised. I know the Romanian perspective is different from the American perspective by virtue of it being their own history. 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). His brutality informed his leadership. Now after 44 episodes have aired, Handsome Siblings has concluded. Those dark hyacinths of his are the lovers sigh. Leave a comment to tell me how you feel! When Vlad's army arrived, Prince Basarabs army fled, some to the Turks, others in the mountains. Radu. 499, Tursun Beg, Trh. His good nature attracted instant allies, including inhabitants of Bucharest and Trgovite, who had enough of the cruelty of his brother. Thats not what Im trying to do. When he assumed power as Voldemort, one of Tom Riddle's biggest obsessions was the so-called "purity" of wizards. His story is so compelling on its own, but it compliments Vlads story so perfectly. And this does not happen in other voivodes docs, like Vlad Draculas or Stephens, or any other later on. Memed IIs campaign to Qaraman; 855/1451. How did Radu die? I just want to add that it's unwise to use anachronistic, contemporary terminologies to describe people of a distant past. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. In 1461, Mehmed II began preparing to invade Wallachia. 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). What a character he must have been, and could be in modern works. his father, and I feel this should not be lessened. Please, there is no reason to be upset. I just really think Radu is a fascinating character to add to the Dracula mythos. His perceived betrayal would have extremely long-lasting ramifications for Draculas character. 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". And then, of course, Antinouss mysterious death devastated him and he started doing things some modern audiences might find strange. Elveo. You guessed it, Radu didn't die and is back with a vengeance! The undead Radu comes to Stephens chamber and asks: Who killed me?. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad . The boys were taken to the various garrisons at Edirne. It often took hours or days to die. They sleep in day time and remain awake with their phones or laptops on at night. 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. Theres a great tragedy to the story of Vlad and Radu. 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. Theres a lot to be said about the unfair favoritism of the Transylvanian Saxons that allowed them to lord over and oppress the native Vlach, due to a centuries-old mandate by King Geza II of Hungary. 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 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. The boys' father, Vlad II Dracul, with the support of the Ottomans, returned to Wallachia and took back his throne from Basarab II. Stephen III's relationships with Radu were hostile. Its a great way to inform the audience about your characters without falling to exposition. Draculas brother is practically named Prince Charming. And I agree, theres no real way to make EVERYONE happy. I.B.Tauris, 25 October 2013, George Marcu (coord. But Im talking about vampire fiction. 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. A Roman named Doukas lived in Constantinople at the time of its fall and documented his experiences. According to Ocampo, Lapu-Lapu "was not a handsome, gym-fit warrior" when he defeated Magellan at the Battle of Mactan. This was done so that Vlad's father Vlad II, who was a puppet ruler of Wallachia, would not betray the Turks who were controlling him. It really does mean a lot. Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.24.163.238 17:22, 16 October 2014 Reply[reply] Historians of the Ottoman Empire. I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding, I was on vacation with my family that I rarely get to see. Theres a distance here in America that Americans must be conscious of when working with this subject for fiction. This eventually led John Hunyadi and Vlad's other advisers to revolt against him, killing him and his son Mircea. I love writing and learning new things in order to better educate those in need. He was the rightful heir, after Vlad. In addition to Vlad III, Radu also had two older siblings, Mircea II and Vlad . Might could be that something with Radu is on my project list! It was not difficult to convince them; he only had to promise the boyars that he would restore their privileges and assure the defectors from Vlad III's camp that they would not be punished. Mehmed II raised a 150,000-strong army, and he and Radu sailed at its head to Wallachia. I make it VERY clear that I am talking about fiction, and have presented the history as context for that fiction. Oh, but there is one tiny information I thought was on the comments, but isnt! Many people related this possible suicide to his depression and asked his close friends . 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. Much more than 12 years, if we consider the last poem attributed to Mehmed, one he might have written as a marthiya (elegy) for Radu. I may be going nave, or wishful, but I deem it quite a material proof. I have also made it clear I am not a historian and this is not meant to be an academic work. When he flees, he is betrayed and arrested. ), Enciclopedia personalitilor feminine din Romnia, Editura Meronia, Bucureti, 2012, The Roots of Balkanization: Eastern Europe C.E. 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. A wee bit of a traitor of his brother tho 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. In 1461, Mehmed II began preparing to invade Wallachia. Then, at 14, Mehmed II handed the throne back to his father. The extremely handsome man stepped forward without consent from Integra or Walter, and embraced Alucard, who remained as stiff as a board. 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. And thanks for the boom recc, Im definitely gonna check it out. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. First of all: I am not complaining about islamophobia in Eastern Europe, a topic on which I am woefully unequipped to speak. 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.