# Alfred the Great - King of Wessex

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/alfred-the-great
Reign: 871 - 899
Born-Died: 849 - 899
Dynasty: House of Wessex
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_the_Great

Alfred became the central figure in Anglo-Saxon resistance to Viking conquest. After surviving the crisis of 878, he rebuilt Wessex through fortified towns, military reform, law and an ambitious programme of learning and translation.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Æthelred I](https://english-history.com/rulers/aethelred-i)
- Succeeded by: [Edward the Elder](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-the-elder)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 871 - [Alfred becomes king of Wessex](https://english-history.com/timeline/871-alfred-becomes-king-of-wessex)
- 876 - [Danish settlement expands in northern England](https://english-history.com/timeline/876-danish-settlement-expands-in-northern-england)
- 878 - [Battle of Edington](https://english-history.com/timeline/878-battle-of-edington)
- 878 - [Treaty settlement with Guthrum](https://english-history.com/timeline/878-treaty-settlement-with-guthrum)
- 886 - [Alfred occupies London](https://english-history.com/timeline/886-alfred-occupies-london)
- 890 - [Alfred's educational and legal reforms](https://english-history.com/timeline/890-alfred-s-educational-and-legal-reforms)
- 899 - [Edward the Elder succeeds Alfred](https://english-history.com/timeline/899-edward-the-elder-succeeds-alfred)