(849–99), king of Wessex 871–99; known as Alfred the Great. Alfred's military resistance saved south-western England from Viking occupation. A great reformer, he is credited with the foundation of the English navy and with a revival of learning.
(849–99), king of Wessex 871–99; known as Alfred the Great. Alfred's military resistance saved southwestern England from Viking occupation. A great reformer, he is credited with the foundation of the English navy and with a revival of learning.