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Born in 849 and reigning as king of Wessex from 871-99, Alfred the Great made numerous contributions to England in terms of education, military statutes, and much more.
His most notable achievements are as follows:
- Organizing his army on a rotating basis as to always have an army available in the case of an emergency while allowing his thegns to tend to their farms when not at battle.
- Establishing a program of fortified market places across southern England, which combined with a navy of new ships, allowed the region to be well-prepared from foreign enemies.
- Making education a top priority by arranging the translation of numerous books from Latin to Anglo-Saxon in order to improve literacy
- Establishing a legal code by assembling the previously traditional laws into a single body of Anglo-Saxon law.
From these achievements and gaining peace with the Vikings, he was given the title 'the Great.'
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∙ 14y agoBorn in 849 and reigning as king of Wessex from 871-99, Alfred the Great made numerous contributions to England in terms of education, military statutes, and much more.
His most notable achievements are as follows:
- Organizing his army on a rotating basis as to always have an army available in the case of an emergency while allowing his thegns to tend to their farms when not at battle.
- Establishing a program of fortified market places across southern England, which combined with a navy of new ships, allowed the region to be well-prepared from foreign enemies.
- Making education a top priority by arranging the translation of numerous books from Latin to Anglo-Saxon in order to improve literacy
- Establishing a legal code by assembling the previously traditional laws into a single body of Anglo-Saxon law.
From these achievements and gaining peace with the Vikings, he was given the title 'the Great.'
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∙ 13y agoHe had many months of education in hand.
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What language did Alfred the Great King of Wessex speak?
Anglo-Saxon. He wrote the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
Who was the Wessex king when fighting the Danes?
King Alfred Was the Wessex King During the Battle of the Wessex People and the Danes
Why was king Alfred called Alfred the great?
He defended wessex from the Danes and Vikings Various times. He also improved their economy, building schools,and cathedrels
The king that drove the vikings north of London?
King Alfred the Great of Wessex drove the Vikings north of London. They settled in the Danelaw.
What year did alexander the great ascend to the Wessex throne?
I wonder if you mean Alfred the Great, because Alexander the Great was Greek, born around 372 BC. Alfred the Great became King in 871 AD.
Who united England?
King Alfred of Wessex is credited with the unification of England.
What province did Alfred rule before he became Alfred the great?
wessex
What was king Alfred famous?
"Alfred the Great" was the King of Wessex from 871 to 899.
When was Alfred the Great King of the English?
King Alfred the Great ruled Wessex from 871-884,it was in 884 that he laid claim to being king of the English.
When did Alfred the great become king?
Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
Did Alfred the great have a wife and kids?
Yes, Alfred the Great was married to Ealhswith, who was the daughter of a nobleman. They had five or six children together, including Edward the Elder who succeeded Alfred as King of Wessex.
What language did Alfred the Great King of Wessex speak?
Anglo-Saxon. He wrote the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
Who was the Wessex king when fighting the Danes?
King Alfred Was the Wessex King During the Battle of the Wessex People and the Danes
The king that drove the vikings north of London?
King Alfred the Great of Wessex drove the Vikings north of London. They settled in the Danelaw.
Why was king Alfred called Alfred the great?
He defended wessex from the Danes and Vikings Various times. He also improved their economy, building schools,and cathedrels
What year did alexander the great ascend to the Wessex throne?
I wonder if you mean Alfred the Great, because Alexander the Great was Greek, born around 372 BC. Alfred the Great became King in 871 AD.
In which country did King Alfred reign?
Wessex
