What did Alfred the great do?

Answer 1

Alfred the great was a viking. Sad Story even though he was great and a viking but whatever... Anyways , Alfred became the King of Wessex, the most powerful small Anglo-Saxon kingdoms at that time. During his rule there was great fear in the land. His first viking attack in England was in 793. A fleet of ships raided the monastery of Lindisfarne. Monks were killed, altar vessels stolen, and beautifully illustrated manuscripts were destroyed . He ruled also other parts in Europe.

Answer 2

Alfred the Great united England, ended the Danish taxes on England, and destroyed the Viking raiding parties.

Answer 3

Alfred's greatest achievement during his reign was the defeat of the Danes.

Answer 4

Alfred's main achievement is that his reign was the defeat of the Danes

Answer 5

alfred invented vagisil used to cure viginal itches (thrush) he was known as great because he apparently applied it himself causing great satisfaction to his female patient