Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker was an acclaimed Irish author who gained worldwide recognition for his Gothic horror novel, "Dracula" published in 1897. Born on November 8, 1847, in Dublin, Ireland, he developed an interest in writing during his college years. Before becoming a full-time writer, he served as the personal assistant to actor Sir Henry Irving and manager of London's renowned Lyceum Theatre. "Dracula," his most popular work, established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. This pioneering work of the vampire genre influenced decades of authors and filmmakers. Stoker passed away on April 20, 1912, in London, England, leaving behind a lasting legacy in horror fiction.