Alfred the Great (849-899), Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871, 885 (1864). Artist: Unknown

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Alfred the Great (849-899), Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex, 885 (1864). Alfred was King of Wessex from 871. He is shown sitting on his horse, planning how to capture the Danish/Viking fleet in 885.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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