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Alfred the Great's reign and the Viking Wars (871–899)

Alfred the Great's reign and the Viking Wars (871–899)

  1. Alfred becomes king after Æthelred I’s death

    Labels: Alfred, thelred I
  2. Alfred holds out at Athelney and rebuilds forces

    Labels: Athelney, Alfred
  3. Peace of Wedmore and Guthrum’s baptism

    Labels: Peace of, Guthrum
  4. Alfred begins a burh network of fortified towns

    Labels: Burh system, Alfred
  5. Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum defines borders

    Labels: Treaty of, Wergild
  6. Compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle begins

    Labels: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Alfred