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King Alfred ('The Great') (849-899), King of the West Saxons

Sitter associated with 13 portraits
Aelfred known as 'Alfred the Great', reigned from 871-99. He encouraged learning and religion, strengthened the army and founded a navy.

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4269

King Alfred ('The Great')

by Unknown artist
silver penny, circa 887
NPG 4269

D23581

King Alfred ('The Great')

after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23581

D23577

King Alfred ('The Great')

by John Faber Sr
mezzotint, 1712
NPG D23577

D9257

King Alfred ('The Great')

by John Faber Sr
mezzotint, 1712
NPG D9257

D23576

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23576

D23578

King Alfred ('The Great')

after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23578

D23582

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23582

D23583

King Alfred ('The Great')

by Guillaume Philippe Benoist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23583

D8576

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D8576

D23575

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D23575

D38593

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D38593

D18686

King Alfred ('The Great')

by George Vertue
line engraving, 1733
NPG D18686

D23580

King Alfred ('The Great')

possibly by Rudolph Ackermann
hand-coloured etching, early 19th century
NPG D23580

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Royalty, Rulers and Aristocracy
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Monarchs
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Hampshire
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