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∙ 12y agoprevented the danes from conquring England
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∙ 7y agohe fought the vikings, came up with peace treaties, translated major works into English, settled with the vikings, governed fairly and well, and taught education to the Saxons
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∙ 11y agoAlfred the great is considered great because he united his kingdom and defended it from the attacks of the Vikings. He also promoted things like education.
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Did Alfred the great have children?
If the question is about Alfred the Great, he married Aethelswitha of the Gaini.
When did Alfred the great become king?
Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
An Anglo-Saxon king who was a soldier and scholar was?
Alfred the Great!
What were Alfred the great's brothers names?
Æthelstan, Æthelbald, Æthelbert and Æthelred
What did Alfred the great do?
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.
Did Alfred the great have children?
If the question is about Alfred the Great, he married Aethelswitha of the Gaini.
What book write Alfred the Great?
P.J. Helm is the author of Alfred the Great.
What was the name of Alfred the great's mum?
Alfred the Great's mother was named Osburh.
Who ordered the city of London to be rebuilt after the Danes rebuilt it?
Alfred the great
When was LNWR Alfred the Great Class created?
LNWR Alfred the Great Class was created in 1901.
When did Alfred the great become great?
since england
What were the names of Alfred the Great's siblings?
Alfred the Great had five siblings: Æthelstan, Æthelred, Æthelberht, Æthelswith, and Æthelgifu.
When was Prince Alfred of Great Britain born?
Prince Alfred of Great Britain was born on 1780-09-22.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Great Alfred - 1975?
The cast of The Great Alfred - 1975 includes: Brian Blessed
Under what king did the English unite to fight the vikings in the ninth century?
Alfred the Great, I think.
Who is the successor of Alfred the great?
Alfred the Great died in 899 and was succeeded by his son Edward the Elder (871-924)
What did Alfred Great believe?
Alfred the great is considered great because he united his kingdom and defended it from the attacks of the Vikings. He also promoted things like education.
