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he 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
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.
If the question is about Alfred the Great, he married Aethelswitha of the Gaini.
Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
Alfred the Great!
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.
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.