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Alfred the Great
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(849-899) King of the West Saxons, born Wantage, England. When he ascended the throne, 871, the Danish invaders were threatening his kingdom; after a long struggle he established Saxon supremacy. He repelled four other invasions by them (875-878), and defeated them decisively 15 years later. Alfred drew up good laws, rebuilt and founded monasteries, and encouraged learning. He translated Boethius's "Consolation of Philosophy" into Anglo-Saxon, adding much of his own; also translated Bede's "Ecclesiastical History," and the "Pastoral Rule" and "Dialogues" of Gregory the Great; and inspired the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle."
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Entry for 'Alfred the Great'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/a/alfred-the-great.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Alfred the Great'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/a/alfred-the-great.html. 1910.
