The bishop chronicled the reign of that leader of this nation who won the Battle of Ethandun, forcing the Danes to surrender.
The first event in this kingdom's history which can be reasonably dated was the baptism of its king Cynegils. This kingdom considered to be founded by Cerdic and Cynric gained power under the reign of King Egbert. The most famous ruler of this kingdom established a law book with a hundred and twenty chapters known as the Doom book. That ruler of this kingdom ordered the construction of thirty fortified towns named burhs, but is better known for signing a treaty with Guthrum. The bishop chronicled the reign of that leader of this nation who won the Battle of Ethandun, forcing the Danes to surrender. For 10 points, name this kingdom once ruled by Alfred the Great.
The first event in this kingdom's history which can be reasonably dated was the baptism of its king Cynegils.
Kingdom of {Wessex}