Alfred the Great
849–899
King of Wessex who defended England against the Vikings.
- Known as
- King
- Category
- Leaders & Baddies
- Born
- 849, Wantage
- Died
- 899, Winchester
Alive at the same time as Alfred the Great
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Portrait: CNG - Classical Numismatic Group, CC BY-SA 2.5.
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