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849 - 899Life of King Alfred the Great.
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865 - 871Alfred serves as military commander under his brother King Aethelred against Viking raiders.
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871 - 899Reign of King Alfred the Great of Wessex.
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871Alfred becomes king of Wessex following Aethelred's death.
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878Vikings take Chippenham in surprise attack; Alfred driven into exile.
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878Alfred mobilizes his forces and defeats Vikings at the Battle of Eddington.
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c. 880 - c. 886Alfred implements his famous reforms of military, law, education, and infrastructure of Britain.
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886Alfred takes London from the Vikings; is recognized as king outside of Wessex.
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899Death of Alfred the Great; succeeded by his son Edward.