| Full Name |
Alfred the Great |
| Date of Birth |
c. 849 |
| Place of Birth |
Wantage, Berkshire, Wessex |
| Date of Death |
26 October 899 |
| Place of Death |
Winchester, Wessex |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Kingdom of Wessex |
| Education |
Received education in Latin and promoted learning during his reign. |
| Profession |
King of Wessex |
| Years of Activity |
871 - 899 (as King) |
| Brief Information |
Alfred the Great served as King of Wessex from 871 to 899. He successfully defended his kingdom against Viking invasions, laying the groundwork for a unified English state. His reign is also noted for significant reforms in law, education, and the military. |