He prevented england from falling to the danes and promoted learning and literacy Learn more about alfred’s life and rule. Learn about the life and achievements of alfred, the king of wessex who fought against the vikings and united england Find out how he defended his kingdom, promoted learning and culture, and became a saint. Learn about alfred the great, the king of wessex who defeated the vikings and promoted education and law reforms in britain Find out his biography, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
When he was born at wantage in 849, it might have seemed unlikely that alfred would ever become king, but in a period of increasing viking attacks, his four brothers all died as young adults. King of wessex no other ruler in england's long and varied history has been honoured with the title the great Alfred once declared his intention to live worthily as long as i live and after my life to leave to them that should come after, my memory in good works. few of our monarchs have succeeded as spectacularly in their aims as he did Alfred the great from lichfield cathedral early life.
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