Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great (849–899) was a monarch, politician and writer.

Also recorded as Alfred the Wise; Alfred the Great of Wessex; Alfred; King Alfred; Aelfred; King Aelfred.

Overview

Born at Wantage in 849, died at Winchester in 899.

In detail

the recorded working language is Old English.

Positions recorded include monarch of England and King of Wessex.

Works named in the authority record are The pastoral care, The soliloquies and Psalms.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alfred the Great”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q83476: Alfred the Great

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