When did Alfred the Great live?

When did Alfred the Great live?

• A. 800–850
• B. 930–991
• C. 849–899
• D. 700–750

Answer: (C)

Alfred the Great lived in the late 9th century. He was born around 849 and died in 899, and he ruled Wessex from 871 to 899. This places his life squarely within the years 849–899, which is why that range is the correct one. The other date spans fall outside his lifetime—either earlier centuries or much later—so they don’t match when he actually lived. His era is the time of ongoing resistance to Viking incursions and the beginnings of reforms that helped pave the path toward a more unified England.

Alfred the Great lived in the late 9th century. He was born around 849 and died in 899, and he ruled Wessex from 871 to 899. This places his life squarely within the years 849–899, which is why that range is the correct one. The other date spans fall outside his lifetime—either earlier centuries or much later—so they don’t match when he actually lived. His era is the time of ongoing resistance to Viking incursions and the beginnings of reforms that helped pave the path toward a more unified England.