Editing Early Foundation Era (section)

== Early Butchers structure ==

The early Butchers were founded in 1496. Their first structure was not comparable to the later Bucharest Butchers organization. It was a loose network connected to Bucharest and Wallachian urban communities.

The group’s early purpose was resistance to noble dominance, protection of local supporters, and opposition to elite economic control. Its activity was decentralized and depended on personal loyalty, intimidation of hostile noble interests, and local support networks.

The later Bucharest Butchers retained the historical origin of the group but changed its purpose. After the Second World War, the organization was reorganized under [[Oskar Dirlewanger]] and became a centralized criminal structure. This later form contradicted the founding principles associated with Dragos Ionuț.