871
ID: 2551
Alfred becomes King of Wessex - youngest son inherits during Viking invasion, Wessex last independent Saxon kingdom
ID: 2551
871
ID: 5828
Alfred organizes fyrd system - every 5 hides must provide one armed man for militia, thegns serve as mounted warriors
ID: 5828
871
ID: 2552
January 8, 871
Battle of Ashdown - Alfred defeats Danish Great Army, first major Saxon victory over Vikings
ID: 2552