{"id":2212,"date":"2024-12-25T09:16:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T09:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-welt.com\/en\/index.php\/2024\/12\/25\/alfred-the-great\/"},"modified":"2024-12-25T09:16:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T09:16:59","slug":"alfred-the-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-welt.com\/en\/index.php\/2024\/12\/25\/alfred-the-great\/","title":{"rendered":"Alfred the Great"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Alfred the Great<\/b> was a key figure in <b>English history<\/b>. He was a wise and powerful leader<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>. He ruled Wessex from 871 to 886 and later the Anglo-Saxons until his death in 899<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Born around 849, Alfred died on October 26, 899, at about 50 years old<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>. He fought against <b>Viking invasions<\/b> and promoted education and literacy. This made him one of the most important Anglo-Saxon kings<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Alfred-king-of-Wessex\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Alfred\\&#8217;s impact on <b>English history<\/b> is significant. His reign was a turning point in the country\\&#8217;s development<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Alfred-king-of-Wessex\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>. He is the only English monarch called \\&#8221;the Great\\&#8221;<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>His defense against the Danish army, including the <b>Battle of Edington<\/b> in 878, showed his military skills<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Alfred-king-of-Wessex\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Alfred the Great<\/b> was born around 849 and died on October 26, 899, at the age of about 50<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>He reigned as King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and later as King of the Anglo-Saxons until his death in 899<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Alfred the Great<\/b> played a critical role in defending against <b>Viking invasions<\/b> and promoting education and literacy<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Alfred-king-of-Wessex\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>He was the only English monarch to be given the epithet \\&#8221;the Great\\&#8221;<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>Alfred the Great\\&#8217;s legacy continues to inspire curiosity and learning, making him an important figure in <b>English history<\/b><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Alfred-king-of-Wessex\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Early Life and Background<\/h2>\n<p>Alfred the Great was born in Wantage, Oxfordshire, in 849. He was the youngest of six sons of King Aethelwulf<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.historic-uk.com\/HistoryUK\/HistoryofEngland\/Alfred-the-Great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>. Growing up in the royal household, Alfred learned about leadership and governance early on. This laid the groundwork for his future role as a key <b>ninth-century ruler<\/b><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ducksters.com\/history\/middle_ages\/alfred_the_great.php\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Birth and Family Heritage<\/h3>\n<p>As the fourth or fifth son, Alfred wasn\\&#8217;t expected to become king. His older brothers ruled Wessex before him, facing the challenges of a fragmented English history<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2022\/10\/25\/the-life-and-times-of-king-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">5<\/a><\/sup>. The political scene of ninth-century England was complex, with many kingdoms and Viking threats. This shaped the environment for Alfred\\&#8217;s future leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Education and Influences<\/h3>\n<p>Despite being a younger son, Alfred was eager to learn. His education was shaped by visits to Rome, where he learned classical knowledge and Christian teachings<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ducksters.com\/history\/middle_ages\/alfred_the_great.php\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">4<\/a><\/sup>. These experiences sparked his love for learning and education. This passion later influenced his policies as king.<\/p>\n<h2>Reign as King of Wessex<\/h2>\n<p>Alfred became the <b>king of Wessex<\/b> in 871 AD after winning a big battle against the Danes at Ashdown. This victory started his challenging time as king<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>. Despite his early win, the Vikings kept coming, forcing Alfred to hide in the Somerset marshes. There, he learned to fight in a new way to beat his enemies<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Major Battles and Military Strategies<\/h3>\n<p>Alfred\\&#8217;s biggest win was the <em>Battle of Edington<\/em> in 878 AD. This battle not only pushed the Vikings back but also led to the Treaty of Wedmore<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2023\/01\/05\/5-things-to-know-about-king-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">7<\/a><\/sup>. This treaty changed England\\&#8217;s politics a lot<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>. Alfred also used strong fortresses to keep Wessex safe from Viking attacks<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2023\/01\/05\/5-things-to-know-about-king-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xQdW0UCVXpA<\/p>\n<h3>Administration and Governance<\/h3>\n<p>Alfred worked hard to make his kingdom stronger. He built many burhs, which were like fortified towns<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2023\/01\/05\/5-things-to-know-about-king-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">7<\/a><\/sup>. These places were safe and helped the economy grow<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>He also made the law fairer and started schools to teach people to read and write<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2023\/01\/05\/5-things-to-know-about-king-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">7<\/a><\/sup>. By translating important texts into Old English, he made learning easier for everyone. This helped create a lasting culture of knowledge<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Battle<\/th>\n<th>Year<\/th>\n<th>Outcome<\/th>\n<th>Significance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battle of Ashdown<\/td>\n<td>871 AD<\/td>\n<td>Alfred Victory<\/td>\n<td>Initial defense against <b>Viking invasions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Battle of Edington<\/b><\/td>\n<td>878 AD<\/td>\n<td>Decisive Alfred Victory<\/td>\n<td>Led to Treaty of Wedmore and establishment of Danelaw<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Contributions to Culture and Education<\/h2>\n<p>Alfred the Great was a visionary <em>Wessex monarch<\/em>. He saw the importance of education for his kingdom. His efforts in learning helped start a cultural renaissance in Anglo-Saxon England.<\/p>\n<h3>Promotion of Learning and Literature<\/h3>\n<p>In his late thirties, Alfred decided to learn Latin. This showed his deep commitment to education<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/writersinspire.org\/content\/king-alfred-great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">8<\/a><\/sup>. He then translated key Latin texts into Old English, making knowledge more accessible<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.historic-uk.com\/HistoryUK\/HistoryofEngland\/Alfred-the-Great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>He translated works like Boethius\\&#8217;s \\&#8221;Consolation of Philosophy\\&#8221; and Pope Gregory\\&#8217;s \\&#8221;Pastoral Care\\&#8221;<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/writersinspire.org\/content\/king-alfred-great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">8<\/a><\/sup>. These translations not only brought learning back to the Anglo-Saxons but also created a new English prose style<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cultural_depictions_of_Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boethius\\&#8217;s \\&#8221;Consolation of Philosophy\\&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Pope Gregory\\&#8217;s \\&#8221;Pastoral Care\\&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The Book of Psalms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Legal Reforms and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle<\/h3>\n<p>Alfred\\&#8217;s legacy as a <em>Wessex monarch<\/em> also includes his legal reforms. He made laws clear and fair, blending Anglo-Saxon traditions with Christian values<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/writersinspire.org\/content\/king-alfred-great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">8<\/a><\/sup>. This helped make governance smoother and society more stable<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.historic-uk.com\/HistoryUK\/HistoryofEngland\/Alfred-the-Great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>He also started the <em>Anglo-Saxon Chronicle<\/em>. This historical record helped unite the English people<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cultural_depictions_of_Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Reform<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<th>Impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal Codification<\/td>\n<td>Standardized laws combining Anglo-Saxon traditions with Christian morals<\/td>\n<td>Enhanced legal consistency and social stability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Anglo-Saxon Chronicle<\/td>\n<td>A historical record promoting national unity<\/td>\n<td>Fostered a sense of shared identity among English people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Educational Reforms<\/td>\n<td>Introduced court schools and promoted learning in English<\/td>\n<td>Increased accessibility to education for all social classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Legacy and Historical Significance<\/h2>\n<p>Alfred\\&#8217;s lasting impact on England\\&#8217;s identity and governance is clear today.<\/p>\n<h3>Recognition as a Great Leader<\/h3>\n<p>Alfred was known for his victories against the Vikings, even when things looked bleak<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>. Medieval stories praised him as a wise leader, and his writings were copied for centuries<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>He built 33 fortifications, or burhs, to protect his kingdom<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Influence on English Identity and Nationhood<\/h3>\n<p>Alfred helped create a unified English kingdom, shaping its identity<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>. His military wins and reforms paved the way for England\\&#8217;s unity under his family<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>He focused on education, law, and defense, influencing future English rulers<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Today, historians see Alfred as a key figure in English history<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Enduring Influence on Governance and Education<\/h3>\n<p>Alfred\\&#8217;s legal changes and support for education left a mark on English law and schools<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>He translated classical texts into English, making learning more accessible for centuries<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Alfred_the_Great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">11<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Alfred in Modern Scholarship<\/h3>\n<p>Historians today study Alfred\\&#8217;s reign, valuing his impact on English kingship and identity<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>. His legacy as a wise leader is admired and studied<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"schema-section\\\">\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>Who was Alfred the Great?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Alfred the Great was the <b>King of Wessex<\/b> and later the King of the Anglo-Saxons in the ninth century. He is celebrated for his leadership, military strategies, and cultural contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Why is Alfred the Great considered a significant ruler in English history?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Alfred the Great is famous for defending Wessex against Viking invasions, winning at the <b>Battle of Edington<\/b>. He also made reforms in administration, law, and education. These reforms helped create a unified English kingdom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What were the key military strategies employed by Alfred the Great?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Alfred used guerrilla warfare and reorganized the Anglo-Saxon military. His tactics were seen in the Battle of Edington. This battle led to the Treaty of Wedmore and the Danelaw.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>How did Alfred the Great contribute to the administration and governance of Wessex?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>As a <b>Wessex monarch<\/b>, Alfred made big changes. He built fortified burhs, reformed the legal system, and improved local governance. These actions made his kingdom stronger and more united.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>In what ways did Alfred the Great promote education and culture?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Alfred was passionate about learning and literacy. He started a translation program to make important works available in Old English. He also promoted education to grow intellectual and cultural development in Anglo-Saxon society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What is the significance of the Battle of Edington in Alfred\\&#8217;s reign?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Battle of Edington was a key victory for Alfred against Viking invaders. This win secured Wessex and led to the Treaty of Wedmore. It reshaped ninth-century England\\&#8217;s political landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>How did Alfred the Great influence the formation of English identity?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Alfred promoted unity and English identity through reforms and education. His efforts, like the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, helped lay the groundwork for England\\&#8217;s unification under his descendants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Why is Alfred the Great the only English monarch to receive the epithet \\&#8221;the Great\\&#8221;?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Alfred got the title \\&#8221;the Great\\&#8221; for his leadership, reforms, and cultural contributions. His lasting legacy as a unifying and reforming leader makes him unique in English history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What is Alfred the Great\\&#8217;s enduring legacy in modern times?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Alfred is seen as a key figure in English history. His military wins, reforms, and cultural contributions influenced future English monarchs and governance. Modern scholarship continues to study his impact on English nationhood and kingship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Source Links<\/h2>\n<ol data-type=\\\"sources\\\">\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_the_Great<\/a> &#8211; Alfred the Great<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Alfred-king-of-Wessex\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Alfred-king-of-Wessex<\/a> &#8211; Alfred | Biography, Reign, &amp; Facts | Britannica<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.historic-uk.com\/HistoryUK\/HistoryofEngland\/Alfred-the-Great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.historic-uk.com\/HistoryUK\/HistoryofEngland\/Alfred-the-Great\/<\/a> &#8211; Alfred the Great &#8211; Historic UK<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ducksters.com\/history\/middle_ages\/alfred_the_great.php\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.ducksters.com\/history\/middle_ages\/alfred_the_great.php<\/a> &#8211; Biographies for Kids: Alfred the Great<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2022\/10\/25\/the-life-and-times-of-king-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2022\/10\/25\/the-life-and-times-of-king-alfred-the-great\/<\/a> &#8211; The Life and Times of King Alfred the Great<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.theanglosaxons.com\/anglo-saxon-royalty\/alfred-the-great\/<\/a> &#8211; Alfred the Great &#8211; The Anglo-Saxons<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2023\/01\/05\/5-things-to-know-about-king-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/heritagecalling.com\/2023\/01\/05\/5-things-to-know-about-king-alfred-the-great\/<\/a> &#8211; 5 Things to Know About King Alfred the Great<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/writersinspire.org\/content\/king-alfred-great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/writersinspire.org\/content\/king-alfred-great<\/a> &#8211; King Alfred the Great | Great Writers Inspire<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cultural_depictions_of_Alfred_the_Great\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cultural_depictions_of_Alfred_the_Great<\/a> &#8211; Cultural depictions of Alfred the Great<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/who-was-alfred-the-great\/<\/a> &#8211; The Significance of Alfred the Great<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Alfred_the_Great\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Alfred_the_Great\/<\/a> &#8211; Alfred the Great<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alfred the Great was a key figure in English history. He was a wise and powerful leader1. 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