Alfred "The Great" , King
b. 849 · Wantage, Berkshire Co., England | d. 28 Oct 901
Parents
- Father: Aethelwulf (–858)
- Mother: Osbuch
Events
- Birth
- 849 · Wantage, Berkshire Co., England
- Death
- 28 Oct 901
Family
Spouse: Ealhawith or Alswitha (–905) · m. 868
Children:
- Edward "The Elder" (875–924)
Notes
King of England, 871-901.
R.G.Adams says of him: "Alfred was one of the greatest men in history. He was crowned king at Winchester, 871; founded the British Navy, organized the militia, compiled a code of laws, built schools and monasteries, and invited scholars to live at his court. He was a good scholar and translated many books.