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849–899 · king of Wessex (r. 872–901)

Also known as: Alfred der Große, Aelfred, Aelfred of Wessex, Aelfred the Great, Aelfred the Great of Wessex, Aelfred the Great, king of Wessex

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Asser900–909
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