 Alfred the Great, King of England, son of Aethelwulf, King of England and Osburga.ACHIEVEMENTS: One of the greatest men in history; founded the British Navy; organized the militia; compiled a code of laws; built schools and monasteries; invited scholars to live at his court; he was a good scholar and translated many books. TITLES: Succeeded as King of England, crowned in 871 at Winchester, reigned 871-899. Marriage/ Related to:  Ealhswith of Mercia, Queen of England, daughter of Aethelred the Great of Muncil and Eadburga.DIED_SHORT ± 905 AKA: Alswitha of Mercia Children: | |||
1) Alfthryth of EnglandDIED_SHORT 7 jun 929 Flanders TITLES: Birthright> Princess of England. TITLES: Marriage> Countess of Flanders | |||
2) AethelweardDIED_SHORT 16 oct 922 | |||
3) Lady of Mercia AethelflaedDIED_SHORT 12 jun 919 | |||
4) Aethelgeofu of Shaftsbury | |||
5) Edward I, the ElderBORN_SHORT 875, DIED_SHORT 17 jul 924 Fandon-on-Dee, 48 or 49 years TITLES: Succeeded father, in 899, as King of England, reigned 899-924. | |||
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