Alfred the Great (c. 849 - 26 October 899) was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. He was the first monarch from the British Isles to style himself as 'King of the Anglo-Saxons' and so he is sometimes considered the first English king. Alfred started the Royal Navy in the 9th century
Alfred the Great
Questions and Answers
Q: Who was Alfred the Great?
A: Alfred the Great was the king of Wessex from 871 to 899.
Q: What was Alfred the Great's title?
A: Alfred the Great was the first monarch from the British Isles to style himself as 'King of the Anglo-Saxons'.
Q: What is Alfred the Great sometimes considered as?
A: Alfred the Great is sometimes considered the first English king.
Q: When did Alfred the Great live?
A: Alfred the Great lived in the 9th century.
Q: What did Alfred the Great start?
A: Alfred the Great started the Royal Navy.
Q: In which century did Alfred the Great start the Royal Navy?
A: Alfred the Great started the Royal Navy in the 9th century.
Q: When did Alfred the Great pass away?
A: Alfred the Great passed away on 26 October 899.