because alfreds brother died and that is how he became king
Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
Alfred the Great had four brothers: King Æthelbald of Wessex, King Æthelberht of Wessex, King Æthelred of Wessex, and Æthelwulf. Æthelwulf was the father of Alfred the Great. These brothers played significant roles in the history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms during the 9th century.
If the question is about Alfred the Great, he married Aethelswitha of the Gaini.
king Alfred promoted the written language of latin in his schools
Alfred the Great!
Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred successfully defended his kingdom against the Viking attempt at conquest, and by the time of his death had become the dominant ruler in England.
Alfred the Great had four brothers: King Æthelbald of Wessex, King Æthelberht of Wessex, King Æthelred of Wessex, and Æthelwulf. Æthelwulf was the father of Alfred the Great. These brothers played significant roles in the history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms during the 9th century.
King Alfred, also known as Alfred the Great, was born at the Royal Palace in Wantage, United Kingdom in 849 AD. He reigned as the King of Wessex for 28 years.
Four elder brothers, so that he never expected to become king.
King Alfred's Tower was created in 1769.
"Alfred the Great" was the King of Wessex from 871 to 899.
King Alfred had his capital city in Winchester, England.
King Alfred the Great Source: Bishop Asser, "Life of King Alfred"
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 of Wessex learned to read by studying with scholars and priests. He also practiced by copying books and passages himself. His curiosity and dedication to learning helped him become one of the most educated kings of his time.
King Alfred the Great Source: Bishop Asser, "Life of King Alfred"