In their lifetime
  • Age c. 35
    865
    Great Heathen Army lands in England
  • Age c. 41
    871
    Accession of Alfred the Great
    Reigned 871–899
  • Age c. 48
    878
    Alfred defeats the Danes at Edington
  • Age c. 56
    886
    Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum defines the Danelaw
  • Age c. 69
    899
    Accession of Edward the Elder
    Reigned 899–924