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The first king of England was Alfred the Great, who reigned from 871 to 899 AD. He was the King of Wessex and is renowned for his defense against Viking invasions and for promoting education and legal reform. While he wasn't the first king of all of England, he is often credited with laying the foundations for a unified English monarchy. Alfred's legacy includes the establishment of a strong military and the encouragement of literacy and culture.

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