Database: Aelfred - Revision history

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	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a {{Wiki\|Via Francigena\|pilgrimage}} with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five [sic] older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a {{Wiki\|Via Francigena\|pilgrimage}} with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five [sic] older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the [[Viking expansion\|target]] of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]], [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], ~~{{Wiki~~\|Wilton~~,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}~~, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].		When Wessex became the [[Viking expansion\|target]] of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]], [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], [[Wiltun\|Wilton]], and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].

	Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of [https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/King-Alfred-the-Cakes/ baking a cake].		Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of [https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/King-Alfred-the-Cakes/ baking a cake].

imported>Darman36: Alfred only had 4 elder brothers and 1 elder sister who later became Burgred's wife

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Alfred only had 4 elder brothers and 1 elder sister who later became Burgred's wife

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	The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.		The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.

	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a {{Wiki\|Via Francigena\|pilgrimage}} with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five [sic] older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the [[Viking expansion\|target]] of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of ~~{{Wiki\|~~Battle of Reading ~~(871)~~\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].		When Wessex became the [[Viking expansion\|target]] of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]], [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].

	Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.		Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of [https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/King-Alfred-the-Cakes/ baking a cake].
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imported>VilkaIsBack at 12:37, 25 July 2022

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	The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.		The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.

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	The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.		The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.
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	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].		When Wessex became the [[Viking expansion\|target]] of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].

	Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.		Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.

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	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred I]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].		When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].

	Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.		Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.

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	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[~~Aethelred~~ I, King of Wessex\|~~Aethelred~~]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].		When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred I]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].

	Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.		Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.

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	The youngest son of [[~~Aethelwulf~~, King of Wessex\|~~Aethelwulf~~]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.		The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.

	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[~~Pope Leo IV\|~~Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Aethelred I, King of Wessex\|Aethelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].		When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Aethelred I, King of Wessex\|Aethelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].

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imported>Kaikai947 at 03:11, 26 November 2020

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	The youngest son of [[Aethelwulf, King of Wessex\|Aethelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.		The youngest son of [[Aethelwulf, King of Wessex\|Aethelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.

	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by Pope [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Pope Leo IV\|Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Aethelred I, King of Wessex\|Aethelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, ~~{{Wiki\|~~Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown}}, {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the ~~{{Wiki\|~~Battle of Meretun\|Battle of ~~Marton}}~~.		When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Aethelred I, King of Wessex\|Aethelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].

	Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.		Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.
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imported>Lady Kyashira at 09:57, 21 November 2020

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	The youngest son of [[Aethelwulf, King of Wessex\|Aethelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.		The youngest son of [[Aethelwulf, King of Wessex\|Aethelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.

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	The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.		The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.
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	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].		When Wessex became the [[Viking expansion\|target]] of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].

	Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.		Eventually, he came to be known as Aelfred the Great for his heroic defense of [[England]]. But for the life of him, he couldn't manage the simple task of baking a cake.

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	The youngest son of [[~~Aethelwulf~~, King of Wessex\|~~Aethelwulf~~]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.		The youngest son of [[Æthelwulf, King of Wessex\|Æthelwulf]], King of [[Wessex]] until 858 CE.

	As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[~~Pope Leo IV\|~~Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.		As a child, [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] made a pilgrimage with his father to [[Rome]], where he was blessed by [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Leo IV]]. The pontiff recounted to the boy his success in defeating the [[Saracens]] at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Ostia}}. The grandeur and solemnity of the Roman Church made a lasting impression on young Aelfred. With five older brothers, Aelfred had little expectation of becoming king, and so devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, beginning a life-long interest in learning.

	When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Aethelred I, King of Wessex\|Aethelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].		When Wessex became the target of [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[raid]]s, Aelfred fought alongside his brother [[Aethelred I, King of Wessex\|Aethelred]], now king, and proved himself a more than capable commander. The storied battles of {{Wiki\|Battle of Reading (871)\|Reading}}, [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]], {{Wiki\|Wilton,_Wiltshire#History\|Wilton}}, and others followed. Aelfred succeeded to the crown when Aethelred died from wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Meretun\|Battle of Merton]].