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Vlad III, who would later inspire the fictional character Count Dracula, is born in Transylvania. While not a Goth himself, Vlad III's historical background and the legends surrounding him could have influenced Bram Stoker's portrayal of Count Dracula.
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Bram Stoker writes "Dracula," a novel that significantly contributes to the vampire legend and the Gothic genre. Stoker's choice of Eastern European settings, including Transylvania, may have drawn inspiration from the region's historical context, which includes various groups like the Goths.