Count Dracula is the title character of Bram Stoker's 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula. He is considered to be both the prototypical and the archetypal vampire in subsequent works of fiction. He is also depicted in the novel to have been the origin of werewolf legends. Some aspects of the character are believed to have been inspired by the 15th-century Wallachian Prince Vlad the Impaler, who was also known as Dracula, and by Sir Henry Irving, an actor for whom Stoker was a personal assistant. One of Dracula's most iconic powers is his ability to turn others into vampires by biting them and infecting them with the vampiric disease. Other character aspects have been added or altered in subsequent popular fictional works. The character has appeared frequently in popular culture, from films to animated media to breakfast cereals.
| First appearance | Dracula (1897) |
| Created by | Bram Stoker |
| Portrayed by | See below |
| Nickname(s) | Evil eye, Ordog, Pokol, Stregoika, Vrolok, Vlkoslag, D, Nosferatu, Drac |
| Species | Vampire, Undead human, Dhampir, Werewolf |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Transylvanian Noble, Voivode, Solomonari, Vampire King |
| Spouse(s) | Possibly Brides of Dracula (unclear) |
About Count Dracula
Vampire residing in a castle in Transylvania who is characterized by his long, black cape, pale skin and sharp teeth.
Achievement of Count Dracula
Several elements of the character are based on the 15th-century Wallachian Prince Vlad III the Impaler.
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Latest information about Count Dracula updated on July 28 2021.
