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Facts

Also Known As Aelfred • Alfred the Great
Born 849
Died 899 (aged 50)
Title / Office king (871-899), Wessex
Notable Family Members father Aethelwulf • daughter Aethelflaed • son Edward • brother Aethelred I • brother Aethelbald • brother Aethelberht
Role In Battle of Edington

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