“All the youth now in England of free men, who are rich enough to be able to devote themselves to it, be set to learn as long as they are not fit for any other occupation, until they are able to read English writing well.”
Quote by Alfred the Great
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Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great, who reigned from 849 to October 26, 899, was a renowned king of Wessex. During his reign, he successfully resisted the Danish invasions and promoted literature, culture, and education in England. more