He promoted Christianity and reading in England, making it a bastion of Christianity and learning (largely confined to the monasteries). He created the first powerful, real state in England, laying the foundation for the state of England.
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Alfred the Great valued the civilization that existed in Britain before the Danish invasions, considering it an important part of English identity and heritage. He worked to rebuild and strengthen this pre-Danish civilization through educational and cultural reforms during his reign as King of Wessex.
King Alfred's Tower was created in 1769.
Wow, what a massive question. I'd first say what about Charlemagne? He probably had more of an impact. But either way, you're talking about the end of the dark ages and the beginning of feudalism, chivalry and the middle ages. Everything changed. Europe began the long process of civilising itself after that had been destroyed by Roman corruption and barbarian opportunism.
"Alfred the Great" was the King of Wessex from 871 to 899.
King Alfred had his capital city in Winchester, England.
Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
He had three siblings: Alfred Daniel Williams King, brother Willie Christine King, sister Sen Feng King, sister He has an 2 older sister and younger brother.
King Alfred the Great Source: Bishop Asser, "Life of King Alfred"
King Alfred the Great Source: Bishop Asser, "Life of King Alfred"
King Alfred Chair of English Literature was created in 1881.
King Alfred the Great ruled Wessex from 871-884,it was in 884 that he laid claim to being king of the English.