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- Alfred died on 26 October 899 from an unknown illness, but it is thought that the King may have suffered from something similar to Crohn’s disease for most of his life.
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Alfred the Great (Old English: Ælfrǣd [ˈæɫvˌræːd]; c. 849 – 26 October 899) was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and his first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young.
Dec 16, 2020 · Alfred, king of Wessex (the area south of the Thames River in England -- and the Thames is the river that runs through London, so go ahead and check the map), is universally referred to as The Great. But we're not sure how he died.
Oct 3, 2024 · Alfred, king of Wessex (871–899), a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England. He prevented England from falling to the Danes and promoted learning and literacy. Compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle began during his reign. Learn more about Alfred’s life and rule.
- Dorothy Whitelock
- Alfred spent much of his reign defending his kingdom of Wessex from Danish invaders. He won a great victory at the Battle of Edington in 878 but co...
- Alfred administered Wessex well and was a studious lawgiver. He promulgated an important code of laws after studying the principles of lawgiving fr...
- Alfred considered learning and literacy to be crucial for the acquisition of wisdom and therefore necessary for men to live in accordance with God’...
Alfred died in AD899 and was buried at his capital city of Winchester. This statue of Alfred can be seen at Winchester (Hampshire) Who was Athelstan? Athelstan was Alfred the Great’s grandson....
Oct 26, 2021 · Where, when and how did King Alfred die, and who was he succeeded by? Alfred died on 26 October 899. The exact circumstances and the place of his death are not known.
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Apr 1, 2019 · Alfred was born in 849 and served as King of Wessex, a Saxon kingdom based in the southwest of modern day England, from 871 to his death on 26th October 899 AD. In this time he ruled successfully over his Anglo-Saxon kingdom and emerged as a military force, a strong leader and a promoter of reforms.
Alfred became king in AD871 when his elder brother died. He was helped by a council of nobles and church leaders called the Witan. Alfred believed education was important.
