King Alfred was born in AD 849 to King Æthelwulf and his wife, Osburh. He was the youngest of 4 siblings, 3 brothers and a sister. Osburh was the daughter of Oslac Whitgarsson. He was a butler to King Æthelwulf. A butler at this time was not the same as today. It was a distinguished member of the royal court and we have records which show he was a witness to a royal charter. This suggested he was an important supporter of the king.
King Alfred: His Mother
King Alfred: His Mother
King Alfred: His Mother
King Alfred was born in AD 849 to King Æthelwulf and his wife, Osburh. He was the youngest of 4 siblings, 3 brothers and a sister. Osburh was the daughter of Oslac Whitgarsson. He was a butler to King Æthelwulf. A butler at this time was not the same as today. It was a distinguished member of the royal court and we have records which show he was a witness to a royal charter. This suggested he was an important supporter of the king.