Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
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Alfred the Great had four brothers: King Æthelbald of Wessex, King Æthelberht of Wessex, King Æthelred of Wessex, and Æthelwulf. Æthelwulf was the father of Alfred the Great. These brothers played significant roles in the history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms during the 9th century.
If the question is about Alfred the Great, he married Aethelswitha of the Gaini.
because alfreds brother died and that is how he became king
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King Alfred the Great Edit: King Alfred the Great died 899AD. The king whom succeeded him was Edward the Elder.