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1 day ago · Alfred the Great (also spelled Ælfred; c.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. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and his first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young.
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May 26, 2024 · King Alfred the Great is one of the most celebrated kings in English history, remembered for his valiant defense of his kingdom against Viking invasions, his wise governance, and his scholarly patronage. Here are 10 fascinating facts that shed light on the life and accomplishments of this remarkable ruler: 1. An Unlikely King.
May 16, 2024 · Test Your Knowledge: Explore the Reigns of King Æthelwulf, King Ecbert, and King Alfred - Delve into the history of these iconic rulers and their impact on the Viking era in England.
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May 29, 2024 · Origin, Meaning, And History Of Aethelwulf. Aethelwulf is a royal masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins. It’s a combination of two Old English elements that translate as ‘noble’ and ‘wolf’ respectively. Aethelwulf is also connected with the King who ruled over Wessex in the ninth century and is associated with strength, cooperation ...
4 days ago · (Rolls Ser.), i, 468; Leland, Coll. i, 26; Leland, however, in another place (ibid. i, 67) speaks of Æthelbald, the son of Æthelwulf of Wessex, as the founder, and his brothers Æthelbert, Æthelred, and Alfred as co-founders. In various other passages the above authorities ascribe the foundation to St. Elgiva, wife of King Edmund, with her ...
5 days ago · THE MANOR OF LINSORE, alias LINCHESOER, lies in the south-east part of this parish, in a deep vale, called from it Linsey-bottom, enveloped with woods on the rising hills on each side of it. It was given by Æthelwulf, king of the West Saxons, by the name of the land called Licesora, to Winhere, abbot of St. Augustine's, for seventy marcs in money.
2 days ago · Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933 until his suicide in 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, becoming the chancellor in 1933 and then taking the title of Führer und Reichskanzler in 1934.
