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A Long and Illustrious HistoryEarly Britain

Which Anglo-Saxon king is famous for burning the cakes and for his code of laws?

  1. King Athelstan
  2. King Alfred the Great
  3. King Ethelred
  4. King Canute

Why this is the correct answer

Alfred the Great, who ruled Wessex from 871 to 899, is famous for his legal code that brought order to his kingdom and for the folklore of burning the cakes while distracted by his troubles with the Vikings. He is also celebrated for resisting Viking conquest and promoting literacy.

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