Biographical record

Alfred the Great

Wessex (England) · Military commander

Development collection · Historical summaries await reference checking. Portrait artwork is illustrative, not an authentic likeness.

Office & service record

Country: Wessex (England)
Official title / role: King of Wessex
Tenure / period: 871 – 899 AD (reign)
Historical era: Medieval Era
Classification: Military commander
Editorial status: Unverified development record

This record describes a military commander, not a holder of the modern army chief office. The dates describe the period stated in the record.

Biography & early life

Alfred defended Wessex against the Viking Great Army, securing victory at Edington in 878 AD. He reorganised military service, built a network of fortified burhs and developed naval forces. He was a king, not an army chief.

Early life, education and family background have not yet been researched for this development record.

Military career & appointments

Earlier postings and a complete appointment history await reference checking. The office and tenure above are the available sample record.

Historical context & legacy

Historical period: Medieval Era. Titles and responsibilities should be understood within their national and institutional context.

An assessment of campaigns, institutional changes and contested legacies requires specialist review. No unsupported conclusions are presented here.

Career timeline

871 – 899 AD (reign)
King of Wessex · Wessex (England)
878 AD
Alfred the Great wins at Edington
Alfred the Great defeats the Viking army of Guthrum, securing the survival of Wessex.

Only dates already present in the sample collection are shown; this is not a complete career chronology.

Sources & references

No verified references have been attached to this development record. Historical claims and dates require source checking before this profile can be marked verified.