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    MY HISTORY HERO

    Nov 25, 2021 2 minutes

    Alfred the Great

    849-99

    IN PROFILE

    lfred the Great was king of Wessex from 871–99. He won a decisive victory against the Vikings at the battle of Edington in 878, and successfully defended his kingdom against further Viking attacks. Generally considered an enlightened warrior king, he brought scholars to his court,

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