King of England, 871-899; and Wessex. Had his royal seat at Chippingham.
K: Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and Kent.
Young: Alfred, died 899, King of Wessex, protector of the English Danelaw, overlord of the Welsh princes.
Roots: Alfred the Great, King of England, King of England 871-899, born Wantage, Berkshire, 849; died 26 Oct. 899; married 868, Ealhswith (Alswitha), died about 905. Alfred was one of the greatest men in history. He was crowned king at Winchester, 871; founded the British Navy, organized the militia, compiled a code of laws, built schools and monasteries, and invited scholars to live at his court. He was a good scholar and translated many books.
Hilliam: Alfred the Great, King of Wessex. Reigned 871-899. See page 815.
All descendants of Roots lines 162 to 169 belong to the posterity of King Alfred the Great.
Children
Edward I "The Elder" King Of ENGLAND b: 875 in Wessex,England
Ethelfleda Princess Of ENGLAND b: Abt 869 in Wessex,England
Elfrida Princess Of ENGLAND b: Abt 877 in Wessex,England
Athelstan King Of The SAXONS b: 878