Alfred the Great
King of Wessex (r. 872–901)
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Ruled West Saxon and Anglo-Saxon kingdoms from 871–899, fending off Viking invasions while overhauling England's military and admin systems. The youngest of four royal brothers who actually made it to the throne.
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Alfred the Great was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and Æthelwulf's first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young. Three of Alfred's brothers, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred, reigned in turn before him. Under Alfred's rule, considerable administrative and military reforms were introduced, prompting lasting change in England.
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