887EducationAlfred the Great
Alfred begins learning Latin as part of his programme to revive learning in Wessex.
Historical records for England in 887, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Alfred begins learning Latin as part of his programme to revive learning in Wessex.
Alfred gathers scholars at his court to revive learning among clergy, nobles and royal officials.
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