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Alfred the Great - Wikipedia Alfred the Great (Old English: Ælfrǣd [ˈæɫvˌræːd]; c 849 – 26 October 899) was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899 He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and Æthelwulf's first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young
Alfred | Biography, Reign, Facts | Britannica Alfred, king of Wessex (871–899), a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England He prevented England from falling to the Danes and promoted learning and literacy Compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle began during his reign Learn more about Alfred’s life and rule
Alfred the Great - World History Encyclopedia Alfred the Great (reigned 871 to 899) was the king of Wessex in Britain but came to be known as King of the Anglo-Saxons after his military victories over Viking adversaries and later successful negotiations with them
Alfred The Great (r. 871-899) - The Royal Family It is for his valiant defence of his kingdom against a stronger enemy, for securing peace with the Vikings and for his farsighted reforms in the reconstruction of Wessex and beyond, that Alfred - alone of all the English kings and queens - is known as 'the Great'
Alfred the Great - The Anglo-Saxons King Alfred the Great was the King of Wessex from 871 to 899 CE He is considered one of the most important figures in English history, known for his military prowess, political acumen, and cultural accomplishments
King Alfred the Great | Britroyals Anglo-Saxon king 871–899 who defended England against Danish invasion and founded the first English navy He became King of Wessex after his brother Aethelred died in 871, and a new legal code came into force during his reign
Alfred the Great - Encyclopedia. com Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, was the first king in England to identify himself with the "English"; during his reign, he laid the foundations for the eventual political unification of England
Alfred the Great - Historic UK Alfred was born in 849 and served as King of Wessex, a Saxon kingdom based in the southwest of modern day England, from 871 to his death on 26th October 899 AD In this time he ruled successfully over his Anglo-Saxon kingdom and emerged as a military force, a strong leader and a promoter of reforms
History Uncovered - King Alfred the Great 871-899 Alfred is the only English monarch to bear the epithet “the Great” due to his achievements in defending his kingdom, promoting learning, and laying the foundations for a unified England His reforms in law, governance, and culture had a profound and lasting impact on the development of England