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Also Known As Alfred the Great • Aelfred
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 Aethelberht • brother Aethelbald
Role In Battle of Edington

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