Vlad the Impaler

Vlad Tepes was born

Dec 1, 1431

Vlad Tepes was born late 1431. Vlad III’s parents were Vlad II otherwise known as Dracul, and Cheajna of Moldavian. He was Vlad II's second son oldest out of his three sons, Mircea, and Radu the handsome being his other sons and Vlad's brothers. Sources:
Miller, Elizabeth. "Vlad The Impaler." Vlad The Impaler. N.p., 2006. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. Picture: Vlad II, Vlad the Impalers father

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King Henry VI of England crowned king of France

Dec 16, 1431

King Henery was born on December 6, 1421 in Winsdor. He was crowned King of England in September 1422. After his grandfathers death in 1431, he was crowned King of France as well. He was crowned on Becember 16, 1431 at Westminster Sources
"HENRY VI, King of England (1421-1471) [Wars of the Roses]." HENRY VI, King of England (1421-1471) [Wars of the Roses]. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2013. Picture
King Henry VI
http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/henry6.htm

Vlad moved to Targoviste

Jan 1, 1436

Vlad the Impaler moved to Targoviste, when Vlad III was five years old. Vlad's family moved here because Vlad II had become the voivode of Wallachia. While in Targoviste, Vlad II got education in court to be a knight Sources:
Shenkman, Richard. "Dracula." Lies, Legends, and Cherished Myths of World History. New York City: Harper Collins, 1993. 193-94. Print Picture:
Catle that Vlad III and his family lived at
http://beautifuleurope.wordpress.com/author/mioveni2/

Plymouth, England, becomes the first town incorporated by the English Parliament.

Nov 12, 1439

Plymouth was the first toen incorperated by english Parliment. Plymouth is located in south-west England, not Massachestts, USA. It was one England's greatest naval base, but was destroyed in World War II, and although it has been rebuilt, it never regained full strength. Sources
"Plymouth, England." Plymouth, England. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2013.
Picture
http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/tourismandvisitors

Imprisoned in Turkey

Jan 1, 1442

Vlad III,11 and Radu (Vlad's brother, 7 were taken to Turkey as prisoners to make sure that their father didn’t strike out against the Turks. While imprisoned, the Sultan liked Radu more than Vlad. This might have been why there was rivalry between them later on in life Sources:
Regan, Sally. "Vlad the Impaler: The Real Dracula." The Vampire Book: The Legends, the Lore, the Allure. New York City: DK, 2009. 68-69. Print. Picture:Sultan Murad III
http://my-favourite-planet.de/english/middle-ea

Released from prison

Jan 1, 1448

After 8 years in prison, Vlad and radu were finally released. Radu stayed in Turkey whileVlad returns to Wallachia.Thre Vlad finds that his father and brother had both been killed by boyars and Boyars took throne. Vlad III vowed his revenge Sources
Donohue, James F. "The Real Dracula." Literature of the Supernatural. Ed. Robert E. Beck. New York City: McDougnal Littell, 1974. 7-8. Print. Picture: Vlad the Impaler
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2030145_2030165

First reign

Period: Jan 1, 1448 to Dec 1, 1448

Vlad's first reign was very short lived. After he lost his title, he spent the next eight years trying to get it back, which he finally suceeded in, in 1456

Battle of Tumu Fortress

Sep 8, 1449

Battle of Tumu Fortress was a conflict btween Mongolia, led by Esen and the Chinese Ming Dynasty, led by Wang Zhen. On September 8, 1449, Esen overwhelmed the Chinese, captured the emperor and killed Zang Zhen and other officials Sources
"Encyclopedia Home Page." Encyclopedia4U. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2013. Picture
Battle of Tumu Fortress
http://history.cultural-china.com/en/34History6341.html

Birth of Leonardo da Vinci

Apr 15, 1452

Leonardo da Vinci, most known for his paintings the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper was born April 15, 1452. He became the apprentence of Verrochio where he studied art for six years. By the age of 20 he was considered a master artist. Besides drawing, da Vinci also worked in the sciences. He drew the parts of a human body and drew some of the first designs for flying machines. Leonardo da Vinci died in Amboise, France, on May 2, 1519. Sources
"Leonardo Da Vinci Biography." Bio.com. A&E Netw

Birth of Amerigo Vespucci

Mar 9, 1454

Both North and South American were named after the Italian explorer, Amerigo Vespucci. Vespucci was the first to travel to the, "New World" and identify them as North and South America. America was named after him when Martin Waldseemuller, mapmaker, labeled the new world as America, after Amerigo Vespucci. Vespucci died when he was 58 from malaria. Sources
"Amerigo Vespucci." About.com Geography. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2013. Picture
http://www.biography.com/people/amerigo-vespucci-9517

Secon reign

Period: Jan 1, 1456 to Jan 1, 1462

Vlad III is remebered most for this reign. In this period he declared war against the Turks and commited his "Night Attack". This period of rule ended when he was arrested by Matthias, for helping the Turks, a false accuisation. Sources
"Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476)." Vlad the Impaler. N.p., 29 Oct. 2009. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.

Vlad Avenged his father and brother

May 1, 1457

Spring of 1457 Vlad III invited the boyars responsible for killing brother and father for lunch. When they arrived, he instead kidnapped them and brough them to Aref. There the healthy were forced to build him a mountain fortress and were treated like animals. The unhealthy boyars impaled for everyone to see. Sources
Miller, Elizabeth. "Vlad The Impaler." Vlad The Impaler. N.p., 2006. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. Pictue
Boyars building mountain fortress
http://www.wikipaintings.org/en/theodor-aman

Vlad killed entire village

Jan 1, 1460

In 1460, Vlad destroyed an entire village, killing a total of about 30,000 people. This was one example of how Vlad enforced laws under his reign. Wallachia was had very little crime while Vlad was in control. It got to a point were Vlad could leave a golden cup at a fountain and no one stole it because they knew what the consuquences. Sources
Miller, Elizabeth. "Vlad The Impaler." Vlad The Impaler. N.p., 2006. Web. 1 Picture
Village of impaled people
http://vampires-vito.ucoz.ru/index/0-15

War broke out

Jan 1, 1461

Vlad III refused to give Wallachian soldiers to the Turks, which aparked a war. Vlad was greatly outnubered in the war. Vlad III won the war, however because he used smart war tatics, like in his, "Night Attack" Sources:
Shenkman, Richard. "Dracula." Lies, Legends, and Cherished Myths of World History. New York City: Harper Collins, 1993. 193-94. Print. Picture:
Two sides of the war
http://www.myspace.com/the_master_walks_/blog/454084571

“Night Attack”

Jun 17, 1462

During the war, Vlad had a plot to kill the Sultan. The Sultan found out and was outraged and sent his army to destroy Vlad's villages When they got to the nearest village it was already destroyed and 20,000 Turks were impaled on stakes. Vlad did this himself so the Turks couldn't defeat him. Sources
"Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476)." Vlad the Impaler. N.p., 29 Oct. 2009. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. Picture
Impaled villagers
http://www.hwupgrade.org/topic/32470-gli-stipendi-doro-dei-manager-pubblici/

Imprisoned by King Matthias

Dec 31, 1462

At the end of his second reign, Vlad was accused of helping the Turks and was arrested by King Matthias Corvius. Vlad was held under Matthias' custody for 7 years. During this time he got married to IIona Szilgay, which was arraanged by Matthias, as a way to get Vlad back on the throne, with a connection to him. Sources:
"Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476)." Vlad the Impaler. N.p., 29 Oct. 2009. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. Picture
Matthias Corvius
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?169269-S

Battle of Barnet

Apr 14, 1471

In 1469, King Edward IV and Earl of Warwick broke their allience and became enemies. Edward IV attacked Earl of Warwick late March 1471, and won. This was a huge victory for Edward IV Sources:
"UK Battlefields Resource Centre - Wars of the Roses - The Battle of Battle of Barnet." UK Battlefields Resource Centre - Wars of the Roses - The Battle of Battle of Barnet. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2013. Picture
http://www.military-art.com/mall/more.php?ProdID=19288

Third Reign

Period: Jan 1, 1476 to Dec 1, 1476

Vlad defeated Basarab Laiota and comes into power again. This period of rule was also very short ruled, and Vlad did very little. It ended when Vlad was killed by someone unknown. Sources
"Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476)." Vlad the Impaler. N.p., 29 Oct. 2009. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. Sources
"Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476)." Vlad the Impaler. N.p., 29 Oct. 2009. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.

Vlad the Implaer Died

Dec 1, 1476

Lad was killed in forest north of Bucharest. He supposedly was mistaken for a Turk and killed. It is most likely that one of his rivals killed him. No one knows what happened to his body. One rumor was he was beheaded and hishead was used a trophy. Tradition would have had him buried in the Snagov Monastery, but his remains were never found. Sources
"Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476)." Vlad the Impaler. N.p., 29 Oct. 2009. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. Picture
Vlad's tradtional burial spot
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