Alfred was born in 849. Alfred became king of the Wessex state in 871.
Alfred has fought against the Vikings who have attacked Wessex throughout life. And Alfred has tried to unite Britain under a single state. Alfred therefore tried to protect not only Wessex but also Northumbria and Mercia from the Vikings. And Alfred has won the wars he has done to the Vikings.
Alfred is a Christian. And Alfred offered the Vikings to forgive their lives if they became Christians. That's why many Viking Christians have become.
Alfred has tried to run an economy based on agriculture. Because of this, many Wessex people gave land for farming. Thanks to this policy, Wessex is enriched.
The people of Wessex loved Alfred very much. Therefore, the people of Wessex address Alfred as Alfred the Great. Alfred passed away in 899.