King Alfred In the show, David Dawson portrays Alfred, appearing until season three. He ultimately falls to an illness, leaving his vision of a united England unfulfilled.

He’s a flawed character that is trying to do what he thinks is best for his kingdom and his dream of a united England. King Alfred makes a name for himself. David Dawson ...

Alfred was crowned king of Wessex aged 22 and later united England during some of its formative years. He ruled from 871 until his death in 899 at the age of 50. The find comes just months after ...

Aethelstan, first king of England. Alfred died in 899 A.D. and his son, Edward the Elder, ... By 937, the kings of the Scots, of Viking Dublin, and parts of Wales united against Aethelstan, ...

Alfred’s grandson Aethestan pushed Alfred’s wars further, and was proclaimed King of England. But what if Alfred had lost the day? The southern half of Britain would have been a Danish colony.

Alfred’s dream was finally achieved – England was formed – not by him, nor by Edward, ... Alfred’s grandson, who eventually becomes the first king of a united England.

KING ALFRED.; The Lato Sir Walter Besant's Little Book on the Great Founder of the English Realm.* Share full article. Aug. 24, 1901. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

He’s a flawed character that is trying to do what he thinks is best for his kingdom and his dream of a united England. King Alfred makes a name for himself. David Dawson ...