King Alfred Reign (1 janv. 871 – 1 janv. 899)
Description:
- stopped the constant attacks by the Danes in the 9th century- became the first king of England
- was an enthusiastic patron of literature
- translated various Latin works
- mostly important - Boethius' 'Consolation of Philosophy'
- instigated translation of Bede's 'History' and beginning of the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle' (yearly record of important events in England)
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 871
1 janv. 899
~ 28 years