Alfred the Great - King Alfred the Great of Wessex and All England
Alfred (also spelled Aelfred) was the King of Wessex who resisted Danish incursion and united much of the individual English kingdoms under one rule in the process. For his military skill, his administrative acumen, his promotion of learning and his achievement in uniting virtually all of England, Alfred is the only English king to be tagged "the Great."
Alfred the Great
This profile of Alfred offers useful dates, facts, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
This profile of Alfred offers useful dates, facts, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Biography of Alfred the Great
A concise introduction to Alfred's life and reign from your Guide.
A concise introduction to Alfred's life and reign from your Guide.
Alfred the Great - King of England
A four-page article exploring Alfred's life and reign from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
A four-page article exploring Alfred's life and reign from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alfred the Great in Print
Biographies and general histories of the significant early English king.
Biographies and general histories of the significant early English king.
Portrait of Alfred the Great
This public-domain graphic from the 1906 publication Makers of History is free for your use. Part of the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery here at this site.
This public-domain graphic from the 1906 publication Makers of History is free for your use. Part of the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery here at this site.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
An electronic text of the significant historical source, translated by Rev. James Ingram and provided online here at the Medieval History site. Sections 871-899 have information about Alfred, who may have influenced the creation of the Chronicle.
An electronic text of the significant historical source, translated by Rev. James Ingram and provided online here at the Medieval History site. Sections 871-899 have information about Alfred, who may have influenced the creation of the Chronicle.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Alfred the Great
Concise bio by Thomas Gaffney Taafe.
Concise bio by Thomas Gaffney Taafe.
Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons
Lightly hyperlinked biographical sketch by James E. Kiefer.
Lightly hyperlinked biographical sketch by James E. Kiefer.
Alfred and Guthrum's Peace
Translation of the treaty between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings, from Albert Beebe White and Wallce Notestein, eds., Source Problems in English History, provided online at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
Translation of the treaty between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings, from Albert Beebe White and Wallce Notestein, eds., Source Problems in English History, provided online at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
The Life of King Alfred
9th-century chronicle by Asser, Bishop of St. David's, of Sherborne or of Exeter during the time of Alfred, translated into English and edited by J. A. Giles, at the Online Medieval and Classical Library.
9th-century chronicle by Asser, Bishop of St. David's, of Sherborne or of Exeter during the time of Alfred, translated into English and edited by J. A. Giles, at the Online Medieval and Classical Library.
Your Legal Rights Under Ælfred, King of Wessex
Octavia Randolph offers an extract from the laws of King Ælfred, accompanied by a useful explanation of the law.
Octavia Randolph offers an extract from the laws of King Ælfred, accompanied by a useful explanation of the law.
The Alfred Jewel
Photo and background of this splendid artifact, provided by Ken Roberts and reproduced with the permission of the Ashmolean Museum.
Photo and background of this splendid artifact, provided by Ken Roberts and reproduced with the permission of the Ashmolean Museum.
The Complete Alfred the Great
Though not really "complete" yet, some useful information is to be gleaned about Alfred and his times in this site by Anthony Bradshaw.
Though not really "complete" yet, some useful information is to be gleaned about Alfred and his times in this site by Anthony Bradshaw.