Ælfræd
Ælfræd, often styled Alfred the Great, was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf of Wessex. His reign was largely defined by his efforts to defend his kingdom against Viking invaders. He is the only English monarch to be styled "the Great."
Alfred's early life was marked by the ongoing struggle against Viking incursions into Anglo-Saxon England. Following
Despite facing overwhelming odds, Alfred achieved a crucial victory at the Battle of Edington in 878, forcing
Beyond his military achievements, Alfred was a patron of learning and literacy. He is credited with promoting