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Dan II
Died	June 1, 1432 Wallachia
Title	Voivode of Wallachia
Term	1420 – 1421; 1421 – 1423; 1423 – 1424; 1426 – 1427; 1427 – 1431
Predecessor	Michael I Radu II Chelul
Successor	Radu II Chelul Alexandru I
Parents	Dan I Maria of Serbia

Dan II (? – June 1, 1432) was a voivode (nobleman) of the principality of Wallachia in the 15th Century, ruling an extraordinary five times, and succeeded four times by Radu II Chelul, his rival for the throne. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected This article is about the region in what is now Southern Romania This is a List of rulers of Wallachia, from the first mention of a medieval polity situated between the Southern Carpathians and the Danube until the union Michael I (in Romanian, Mihail; died August 1420 was a Voivode (nobleman of the Principality of Wallachia (1418-1420 Radu II Prasnaglava (Radu II the Bald One was a ruler of the Principality of Wallachia in the 15th century ruling for 4 terms each time preceded by Dan Alexandru I ( 1397 – 1436) was Prince of Wallachia, ( 1431 - 1436) Dan I was a Voivode (prince ruler of the Principality of Wallachia (reigned c Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected A voivode or waywode is a Slavic title that originally denoted the principal commander of a military force A principality (or princedom) is a monarchical feudatory or Sovereign state, ruled or reigned over by a monarch with the title of Prince This article is about the region in what is now Southern Romania Radu II Prasnaglava (Radu II the Bald One was a ruler of the Principality of Wallachia in the 15th century ruling for 4 terms each time preceded by Dan Of those five periods on the throne of Wallachia (1420 – 1421, 1421 – 1423, 1423 – 1424, 1426 – 1427, and 1427 – 1431), four were within a period of only seven years.

Dan II first took the throne in 1420, losing it in 1421, but regaining it that same year. He was primarily able to regain the throne many times due to the fact that he was an able military commander in the field. In 1423, Dan II led an army against the invading Ottoman Turks, defeating them in battle. The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish The Ottomans were invading in an effort to place Radu II back on the throne. In 1425, he again defeated the Ottomans, winning an important victory in a battle that was the first recorded mention of Wallachia using mercenaries in their army. A mercenary is a person who takes part in an armed conflict who is not a national or a party to the conflict and is "motivated to take part in the hostilities essentially by In that battle Dan II had employed a large number of Bulgarian soldiers. The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian In the spring of 1427, Dan II removes Radu II from the throne for the last time, again defeating the Ottomans in battle, taking back the fortress at Giurgiu. Spring is one of the four Temperate Seasons Spring marks the transition from Winter into Summer. Fortifications are Military Constructions and Buildings designed for defense in Warfare Humans have constructed defensive works for Giurgiu is the capital city of Giurgiu County, Romania, in the Greater Wallachia. In all likelihood, Dan II killed Radu II either during or after that battle, as the latter disappears from historical records afterward. However, written accounts of the time are sparse at best, and it is not known for certain. On June 3rd, 1428, Dan II led an army against the Ottomans at Golubac Fortress, which ended with a treaty that would allow Dan II a semi-peaceful rule until 1432. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Golubac Fortress ( Serbian: Голубачки град or Golubački grad, Hungarian: Galambóc vára) was a Medieval fortified A Treaty is an agreement under International law entered into by actors in international law namely States and International organizations.

In 1432 his country was invaded by a large Ottoman army. Dan was defeated in battle and died as a hero defending his country. He was succeeded byAlexandru I Aldea,a son of Mircea cel batran, who would reign until his death from illness in 1436, and with him being replaced by Vlad II Dracul, father to Vlad Tepes, who would go on to become the inspiration for Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Alexandru I ( 1397 – 1436) was Prince of Wallachia, ( 1431 - 1436) Vlad II (c 1390 – December 1447 known as Vlad Dracul ("Vlad the Dragon" was a Voivode (duke of Wallachia. Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912 was an Irish writer of novels and short stories who is best known today for his 1897 horror A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story Dracula is an 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, featuring as its primary Antagonist the vampire Count Dracula. Dan II's son, Basarab II, would replace Vlad Dracul's son Mircea II in 1443. Basarab II was a ruler of the Principality of Wallachia, (1442-1443 and the son of former Wallachian ruler Dan II of Wallachia. Mircea II ( 1427 - 1447) was a one time ruler of the Principality of Wallachia, in the year 1442 However, his son lacked the military strength of his father, and would lose the throne within a year to Vlad Dracul.

Preceded by Mihail I	Prince of Wallachia 1420–1421	Succeeded by Radu II Chelul
Preceded by Radu II Chelul	Prince of Wallachia 1421–1423	Succeeded by Radu II Chelul
Preceded by Radu II Chelul	Prince of Wallachia 1423–1424	Succeeded by Radu II Chelul
Preceded by Radu II Chelul	Prince of Wallachia 1426–1427	Succeeded by Radu II Chelul
Preceded by Radu II Chelul	Prince of Wallachia 1427–1431	Succeeded by Alexandru I Aldea

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Michael I (in Romanian, Mihail; died August 1420 was a Voivode (nobleman of the Principality of Wallachia (1418-1420 This is a List of rulers of Wallachia, from the first mention of a medieval polity situated between the Southern Carpathians and the Danube until the union Radu II Prasnaglava (Radu II the Bald One was a ruler of the Principality of Wallachia in the 15th century ruling for 4 terms each time preceded by Dan Radu II Prasnaglava (Radu II the Bald One was a ruler of the Principality of Wallachia in the 15th century ruling for 4 terms each time preceded by Dan This is a List of rulers of Wallachia, from the first mention of a medieval polity situated between the Southern Carpathians and the Danube until the union This is a List of rulers of Wallachia, from the first mention of a medieval polity situated between the Southern Carpathians and the Danube until the union This is a List of rulers of Wallachia, from the first mention of a medieval polity situated between the Southern Carpathians and the Danube until the union This is a List of rulers of Wallachia, from the first mention of a medieval polity situated between the Southern Carpathians and the Danube until the union Alexandru I ( 1397 – 1436) was Prince of Wallachia, ( 1431 - 1436)

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