King Alfred ruled over the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD. He is best known for his efforts to defend his kingdom against Viking invasions and for his role in the unification of England. Alfred implemented military reforms, promoted education and literacy, and is often credited with laying the foundations for a unified England. His legacy includes the establishment of a legal code and the encouragement of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which documented the history of his reign and the Anglo-Saxon people.
Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
If the question is about Alfred the Great, he married Aethelswitha of the Gaini.
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king Alfred promoted the written language of latin in his schools
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.
Alfred the Great had to defeat the Vikings, specifically the Great Heathen Army led by Guthrum, to remain king of Wessex and eventually unite England under his rule.
King Alfred's Tower was created in 1769.
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"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)
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 Source: Bishop Asser, "Life of King Alfred"
King Alfred Chair of English Literature was created in 1881.
Wessex, originally in the South West of England. This was later expanded to include the South East. However Alfred was never King of the whole of England. The North remained under Danish and then Norwegian control until Athelstan united the whole of England.
King Alfred the Great ruled Wessex from 871-884,it was in 884 that he laid claim to being king of the English.