Vlad the Impaler was a vicious warrior who inspired an author.
The main thing Stoker borrowed from Vlad was the name Dracula- Vlad was also known as "Vlad Dracul" (Vlad The Dragon).
The main thing Stoker borrowed from Vlad was the name Dracula- Vlad was also known as "Vlad Dracul" (Vlad The Dragon).