Saint Alfred The Great
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
October 26
Died
October 26, 899
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Alfred The Great, also known as Alfred the Great, was the youngest of five sons of King Ethelwulf of Wessex. He was born in 849 in Wantage, Berkshire, England. Alfred is recognized as the ideal Christian king of Wessex, known for his significant contributions to the growth of the Church in England....