Alfred (also "Ælfred" from the Old English: "Ælfrēd" //) (c. 849 - 26 October 899) was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred is noted for his defence of the kingdom against the Danish Vikings, becoming the only English King to be awarded the epithet 'the Great' (although not English, Canute the Great was another "King of England" given this title by the Danes). Wikipedia
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Complete history of the Kings and Queens of England categorized by dynasties. Saxon chapter covers from Egbert - Harold II, including Alfred The Great and King Canute. www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/saxon_6.htm
ALFRED 'THE GREAT' (r. 871-899) Born at Wantage, Berkshire, in 849, Alfred was the fifth son of Aethelwulf, king of the West Saxons. www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page25.asp
Though most of the public events recorded in this book are to be found in the Saxon Chronicle, yet for many interesting circumstances in the life of our great Saxon king we are indebted to this biography alone. www.treasurehunting.tv/king_alfred.htm
The Lays of Boethius By King Alfred The Great (Born 849; Reigned 870-899 A.D.) Translated into modern English by Walter John Sedgefield Litt.D. en.wikisource.org/wiki/Lays_of_Boethius
Within five years, their Great Heathen Army had arrived in Wessex and seized the Royal palace at Reading (Berkshire). www.berkshirehistory.com/bios/alfred.html