Alfred the Great (jan 1, 849 – jan 1, 899)
Description:
Alfred, also spelled Aelfred, byname Alfred the Great, (born 849—died 899), king of Wessex (871–899), a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England. He prevented England from falling to the Danes and promoted learning and literacy. Compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle began during his reign, circa 890.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 849
jan 1, 899
~ 50 years