![]() ![]() Alfred began styling himself as "King of the Anglo-Saxons" after reoccupying London from the Vikings. He defended his kingdom against the Viking attempt at conquest, becoming the dominant ruler in England. ![]() Alfred also oversaw the conversion of Viking leader Guthrum to Christianity. He won a decisive victory in the Battle of Edington in 878 and made an agreement with the Vikings, dividing England between Anglo-Saxon territory and the Viking-ruled Danelaw, composed of Scandinavian York, the north-east Midlands and East Anglia. Īfter ascending the throne, Alfred spent several years fighting Viking invasions. ![]() Under Alfred's rule, considerable administrative and military reforms were introduced, prompting lasting change in England. ![]() Three of Alfred's brothers, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred, reigned in turn before him. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and his first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young. Ælfred 848/849 – 26 October 899) was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. ![]()
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