King Alfred the Great 849-899
King Alfred (or Ælfrēd) of Wessex is the only King to be given the title of "The Great". This statue of him stands in his capital, Winchester. The statue itself is by Hamo Thornycroft, and is dated 1900 (you can see this in the photo)
King Alfred successfully defended his Kingdom, which was to become England after his death, against the Danish Vikings, and championed education, and the rule of Law.
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