Vlad III, commonly known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, was Voivode of Wallachia three times between 1448 and his death in 1476/77. He is often considered one of the most important rulers in Wallachian history and a national hero of Romania.
Books describing Vlad's cruel acts were among the first bestsellers in the German-speaking territories. In Russia, popular stories suggested that Vlad was able to strengthen his central government only through applying brutal punishments, and a similar view was adopted by most Romanian historians in the 19th century.
Vlad's patronymic inspired the name of Bram Stoker's literary vampire, Count Dracula.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted, kit
Scale
Scale 1:10
Material
Resin
Time
19th Century
Nationality/Location
USA
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!