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- Alfred was sent to Rome at the age of five, when he was confirmed by
Pope Leo IV.
He reigned 871-900 and won reknown not only for his martial abilities,
but for his efforts to further the cause of law, education and
culture.
Alfred was a staunch defender of his country against the Danish
invaders who had begun to harass England in the reigns of his father
and brothers. He was at first driven into obscure quarters in the isle
of Athelney near the river Parrot, in Somerset. In 878, however,
Alfred overthrew the Danes at Ethandune or Edington, in Wiltshire, and
compelled them to accept the treaty of Wedmore.
(Source: Billy Polk)
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