Death of Guthrum
Guthrum died after ruling the Scandinavian kingdom of East Anglia for about a decade.
Historical events in 890
8 historical records
Education Reform
Alfred promotes learning among freeborn young men so that royal officials and clergy can read English texts.
Law Code
Alfred issues a law code combining biblical principles, earlier West Saxon law and royal judgement.
Reform of Government
Alfred strengthens the militia, fleet and fortified burh system to defend Wessex against renewed Viking attacks.
Translation Programme
Alfred promotes English as a written language for government, learning and religious instruction.
Orosius Translation
Alfred sponsors an Old English version of Orosius to make world history available to English readers.
Pastoral Care
Alfred sponsors the Old English translation of Gregory's Pastoral Care for use by bishops and educated officials.
Translation
Alfred translates or sponsors the translation of Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy into Old English.