Vladislav II of Wallachia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vladislav II |
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| Voivode of Wallachia | |
| Reign | December 1447 – October 1448 |
| Predecessor | Vlad II Dracul |
| Successor | Vlad the Impaler |
| Voivode of Wallachia | |
| Reign | December 1448 – 20 August 1456 |
| Predecessor | Vlad the Impaler |
| Successor | Vlad the Impaler |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 20 August 1456 |
| Burial | Dealu Monastery, Dâmbovița County |
| Spouse | Doamna Neacșa |
| House | House of Dănești |
| Father | Dan II of Wallachia |
| Religion | Orthodox Christian |
Vladislav II was a powerful ruler, known as a voivode, of the land called Wallachia. He ruled two times: first from 1447 to 1448, and then again from 1448 to 1456. Most historians believe Vladislav became ruler after Vlad II Dracul was killed. He was then supported by a strong leader named John Hunyadi.
Facing Challenges
It is not clear if Vladislav II was asked to help in a big battle called the Battle of Kosovo (1448). But he did not send any soldiers to help. Because of this, John Hunyadi took back some lands in Transylvania from Vladislav on April 23, 1452.
Vladislav fought back by stopping all trade from Wallachia to Brașov County. Brașov was part of Hunyadi's Transylvania at the time.
However, on November 15, 1455, Vladislav took back the Transylvanian lands. He also attacked a fort and burned some villages belonging to the Transylvanian Saxons.
In response, Hunyadi decided to help Vlad III. Vlad III was a son of a rival family, the Drăculești. With help from the Saxons, Vlad III removed Vladislav II from power.
His Final Battle
On July 22, 1456, Vlad III Dracula, who was Vlad II Dracul's son, led a small army into Wallachia. Vladislav and his men met them near Târgșor.
The two leaders decided to fight each other to settle their dispute. Vladislav and Dracula fought hand-to-hand in front of their armies. During this fight, Vlad Dracula delivered a fatal blow to Vladislav.
Vladislav was not buried at the Snagov Monastery, which he had founded. Instead, he was buried at the Dealu Monastery. His gravestone shows the date "August 22, 1456." However, this was the date the stone was carved, not the date he died. By August 22, Vlad III had already become the new ruler of Wallachia.
What He Left Behind
Vladislav founded the Snagov Monastery in 1453. A beautiful wooden door from this monastery is still preserved today. You can see it at the Religious Art Museum in Bucharest.
In 1450, Vladislav also gave a special document to the Koutloumousiou Monastery at Mount Athos. He also gave them a gift of 10,000 Akçet, which was a type of money.
