King Alfred | The Great King Of England | Vikings

[@arthurteixeira9866]

Love how this manages to pay tribute not only to Alfred but also to Ecbert. The one who started it all and the one who finished.

[@CalvinJames]

Thank you, Ecbert is my favorite character so I had to tie him in there. A big part of why I like Alfreds character was because of his upbringing with Ecbert.

[@dragoninthewest1]

Alfred to Egbert's grave: I will finish what you start

[@MrImastinker]

Ecbert may not have been a good man, but he knew what he was doing. He counted on Alfred to be that good man, using what he and Aethelwulf had left behind for him.

[@rattles8789]

The only English king given the title of the Great, and he earned that not by killing and conquering and betraying, but by being a good man.

[@jordanleigh6481]

Really one of the frist people in the world to push the idea to teaching literature and how to read and write. It is said the vikings were astonished by all the books they found in monistrys because obviously they hadn't yet learnt to read or write

[@pointly]

Cnut was also given the title of "The Great". Alfred was the Second King to ever earn the title. King Cnut and King Alfred are the only two Great Kings of England.

[@user-qi6tp1te1y]

@@jordanleigh6481 no really they found out that the church would buy the books back

[@jordanleigh6481]

@@pointly no Alfred was the frist King of England to earn rgw title great

[@jordanleigh6481]

@@user-qi6tp1te1y nothing to do with it. I was pointing out the fact he pushed his people to read and write which gave them a massive advantage of the vikings hence wht the vikings are gone

[@alfieford95]

Alfred’s arc was amazing, you saw him go from a meek, sick child. into Alfred the great

[@aleiferthenorthman7935]

kinda like ivar. they both overcame a lot

[@GennySavastone]

And their mothers protecting them at any cost

[@TheMoonlightAsylum]

I think that's kinda how it was in real life too which is what makes it cooler. It was said that he had Crohn's disease so he very well could've been sick quite often throughout his reign as king.

[@vendetta8022]

He was the fifth son who knows he would be one of the greatest king in England history when he grow up

[@joshwalshthe1]

His respect when Ivar dies is beautiful 😭

[@iashh4078]

haven't watch the series when Ivar died. could u tell me where did u watch it? I watch the entire episode in Netflix :D

[@tashchica8248]

@@iashh4078 I watched it all of season 6b on Amazon Prime video

[@mehmetatakaya4826]

Wait is there s7?

[@tashchica8248]

@@mehmetatakaya4826 nope, no season 7 but a spin-off called Vikings Valhalla on Netflix next year

[@urhthefrost725]

Well thank you for spoiling the 6th season for those who didnt watch it yet... idiot

[@danielirl9252]

Another thing that makes him great, is we get 2 versions of him in 2 different yet incredible shows. Vikings and The Last Kingdom

[@aleiferthenorthman7935]

Alfred and Ivar are the epitome of inspiration...two eventual kings who were born disabled, weak or sick. Their arc from being young weak or crippled men, doubted all their lives to becoming the kings that they became is amazing...their will is legendary

[@Athenatr35]

*Alfred is my favorite king after than bjorn. Wish we saw alfred more in the series*

[@megan3160]

@DD why do you think hes terrible ?

[@RayB1656]

@@megan3160--------Maybe not terrible ....however, Bjorn with his brother , Hastein attacked Italy, ( 62 longships ) Pisa and Luna ( Luni , today ) thinking it was Rome because of the thick and high walls. Later, they were attacked by the Saracens, near the strait of Gibraltar , losing 40 longships , they were defeated. ,,,, Bjorn escaped to Sweden....however, he lived a rich man. I do not remember or know what happened to Hastein ...

[@koushiksagi5308]

Visit last kingdom series it's good u can find alfred

[@markmorris7123]

@DD he's my favourite because he fought to preserve the culture not only of the saxons but also celtic and Britain. He also saught to educate even peasants. He was one of the few monarchs that wasn't cruel.

[@jefoxbtw5192]

Go watch the last kingdom, the future of alfred is there

[@tomworth3239]

Love how he showed strength and mercy by kneeling allowing the brothers time a final lesson for them

[@manchesterunited4619]

“Alfred was a man I could never be nor did I wish to be. He was a man that I loved and despised, but it was never less than a honour to serve him. He was my King!” - Uthred Ragnarsson

[@Noone91875]

Alfred in tlk>>>>>

[@AlwaysRightAllNight]

@@Noone91875 I like to imagine this is younger Alfred from TLK

[@elbasado8292]

​@@AlwaysRightAllNightsame lol, canon in my head

[@durwinpocha2488]

confronted by evil we do not hide from it, we charge into battle against it. We refuse to live in fear! Good show,

[@natalijasmilevska777]

Alfred in Vikings is ok, but the real Alfred the Great is in The last kingdom. Such a great character and brilliant acting by David Dawson, he IS Alfred.

[@CalvinJames]

After recently watching TLK I would agree with this. The only thing with this version I like better is who he is connected to (Athelstan, Ragnar, Ecbert).

[@jrl97]

One of the best characters in TLK..

[@matthutchings1988]

Nah

[@christianobi98]

I agree

[@zane1258]

Many many many thanks for this masterful tribute which gives goosebump. Ekbert, Athelstan, Judith and the great Alfred, loyal and faithfull King..... So emotional And in the end,Alfred and Ivar,the best warrior who fighted against enemies and against his own pain,all his life....i'm crying.

[@VCreations_yt]

This is really well edited !! Amazing storytelling. Great work :)

[@CalvinJames]

Thanks mate, I am a big fan of his character and the England storyline so it made it far easier than my last one. Appreciate the love.

[@EMMYK1916]

@@CalvinJames Played by a wonderful young Irish actor (King Alfred that is). He was in a great Irish film a few years back called Synge Street...worth checking out.

[@chin5983]

Ive never finished season 1 of this show, but this edit has convinced me to watch the whole show!!

[@CalvinJames]

Happy to both spoil the series for you and entice you at the same time.

[@alfiecox6899]

This Alfred was decent but The Alfred in The Last Kingdom was superb

[@natalijasmilevska777]

Yes, I thought this Alfred was good and then I saw The last kingdom, oh my god, no companion. Also the whole show is better, how it is not that famous is beyond me.

[@lazidimir5879]

Alfred in The Last Kingdom would smash the Alfred in Vikings. I fucking love the way David Dawson executed the frail in body but extremely strong in soul Alfred. Absolutely Emmy deserving performamce

[@ledfloyd9035]

At the beginning we're not really meant to like Alfred. But as the show progresses aflred easily becomes most everyone's favorite character. He stole the spotlight frome uhtred early on. One of the reasons I prefer the last kingdom over Vikings is the way I believe it better portrays both sides. Vikings I felt shit on the Anglo-Saxons far too much. They made them look weak, evil, and greedy. While they made the Danes look like the conquering heros. The last kingdom portrays the good and bad of both sides very well. Which in turn shows you how important a man like Alfred was to his country.

[@gavinfreenone6626]

@@ledfloyd9035 Old comment, but i have to agree that he became my favorite character

[@amirfazelsadeghi3031]

Truuuue

[@T.S.T2014]

This was really worth watching, thank you for a great presentation.

[@CalvinJames]

Happy to please my man.

[@chem_ncookies4205]

Alfred turned out to be a savage and a perfect king

[@KinnCliff]

Ecbert and Ragnor friendship was the real deal 🔥 Shaped the whole thing

[@Zerbijan]

Who remembers his speach in 5x13 “Hell” Goooooosebumbs🔥

[@chrisidore023]

Damn Outstanding editing! It looks like it has its own series or film! From weak and sick King, upto a Legendary Great King of England!

[@CalvinJames]

Thanks man, appreciate that.

[@WEEPFORBALDUR]

He was never a king of an Engle land. He died way before his dream was realised.

[@shelleyatcedar1785]

Might be my favourite video of yours that you have ever done. It’s an insanely epic masterpiece from start to finish and tells his compelling story beautifully

[@MrHotguy034]

A simple cup , or plate from these times is priceless i wonder when we are gone what greatness we will leave behind if any

[@njabulomeyiwa1076]

He was so humble...

[@neverware767]

Gotta love how the Bishop or whatever that is talking to young Alfred is also the Seer

[@jameslove1162]

The Pope.

[@abdqs853]

I am surprised that no English Monarch,(even among Anglo-Saxons) after him is named Alfred. Guy was a badass 🔥

[@TheFrenchB]

I love the paralleles with Alfred and Athelstan. Especially with the « never hesitate » with ragnar and ubbe as mentor, who looks the same Best show !

[@julben27]

Aethelstan, although I liked his personality and the actor portraying him did a good job,to have a fictional character as Alfred’s father is ridiculous. I loved David Dawson’s Alfred so much more in TLK .

[@Gamerstrix]

Very well done! Beautiful video

[@CalvinJames]

Thank you.

[@fishtank9521]

excellently made. liked how you tied in ragnar and athelstan. awesome vid!

[@patriciamayhew6321]

So glad you told the story including Athelstan, Ecbert and Ragnar, how the war with the Vikings went in for so many years and generations. Beautiful connections made. Long Live The King!

[@ADM-nx8gn]

The editing here was absolutely brilliant.

[@CalvinJames]

Thanks, appreciate that.

[@thevampirecielphantomhive2342]

The origins of Alfred of Wessex was false in this series. His brother King Æthelred was king of wessex before he was named sucessor before his death from a battle wound. Alfred was a beloved by his people and was a legitimate royal blood, the monk Æthelstan wasn't his father it was King Æthelwulf

[@mobydiamonds879]

This is what we call a masterpiece.

[@jasonrichardson1991]

This is one of the best tributes i've seen for vikings ;p

[@juanandreslandaetarendon1051]

This video deserves more views, such an underrated character.

[@vijaylazy6608]

Oh dude... What a wonderful video.. You just nailed everything... Loved it 😍💞

[@CalvinJames]

Hey, appreciate that. Glad you liked it.

[@josecalufele7786]

The strongest willed person here is Ivar THE BONELESS.

[@xRav3n]

As a big fan of Alfred i have to say thank you for this video, really good storytelling and amazing transitions, great job once again mate ;)

[@CalvinJames]

As a big fan aswell I was happy to make it. I feel he doesn't get enough love compared to other characters. His connection to so much in the story makes him super interesting for me. Appreciate the kind words.

[@Paul-kg3ho]

@@CalvinJames Also nice to watch him more of the Alfred in last kingdom after watching the Viking Series

[@samscopeproductionz]

Vikings King Alfred is cool and all, but he was definitely shoehorned into this show just to appeal to more people. Historically, Alfred also never dealt with Ragnar’s sons like he does in the show. The Last Kingdoms Alfred is Alfred the GREAT.

[@08hassanakar62]

I agree, but didn’t he deal with Ubba, and Sigfried? Who is claimed to be Sigurd-snake-in-the-eye, who is the son of Ragnar?

[@08hassanakar62]

@A S You mean the brother of Uhtred? Ragnar ragnarsson

[@samscopeproductionz]

@A S thats fictional however, mainly because there’s a lot about the Viking age in England we don’t know about. In reality Alfred only fought with Guthrum and the Great Viking Army, however, I was wrong to an extent because it is theorised he did defeat Ubba (like in tlk) at Cannington who was one of Ragnar’s sons, but he never fought Ivar or Bjorn or Halfdan, though, given that they had conquered the North of England, they probably did know of each other. The conquest of Northern England was carried out by his children and was completed by his Grandson Aethelstan.

[@samscopeproductionz]

@Jordan Skipp several things, the great heathen army Alfred faced was lead by Guthrum and Ubba, not Halfdan and Ivarr, with Ubba being killed by Odda of Devon at Cynwit and Guthrum converting to Aethelstan after Edington. True, Ivarr was not boneless or a cripple, but it is likely he was a son of Aslaug, who was Ragnar’s second wife. He also is recorded to have died in 870, which was a year before Alfred became king. It is said Ivarr was buried along the English coastline to ward off invaders, only to be dug up and exhumed on a pyre by William of Normandy. The whole Repton thing is largely theory as there is no proof any of the 260-odd people in the mass grave there are Ivarr.

[@WEEPFORBALDUR]

The Last Kingdom was a terrible adaptation of a truly epic historical novel. They butchered the books Cornwell wrote and turned the whole story into a Game of thrones wannabe; despite the books being immensely better than that plagiarized from numerous sources, crappy excuse for dwarf porn/ snuff movie/ quasi-peadohilic pile of crap R.R Martin wrote. That and the guy who played Uthred was effing awful in the role.

[@chipsthedog1]

I absolutely love vikings but Alfred the Great of the last kingdom is just on another level

[@briantneary2248]

That good huh? I need to check that out.

[@chipsthedog1]

@@briantneary2248 the whole show is amazing but Alfred is the best portrayal I've seen, not a warrior so much as a thinker, sometimes you get really annoyed with him but he is only staying true to his belief and dreams. Seriously if you have not seen the show give it a try every episode has something quite big happen like a battle or something exciting and there are some brilliant characters. Destiny is all.

[@chipsthedog1]

@@briantneary2248 for a quick preview to see if you might enjoy the show watch a video called Alfred the Great on a channel called ZURIK 23M. Its a 9 min video but should give you an idea.

[@novemberraingaming360]

This is not Alfred if you watched the Alfred of The Last Kingdom, his character there is on fireee!!!!!

[@shelleyatcedar1785]

I personally love both portrayals

[@ritabos7162]

Both Alfred’s are awesome

[@Mogsdool]

he should have been a main character in the show just as equally as ragnar sons idk y they waited till the last 4 eps to bring him up again

[@Mogsdool]

@A S I know, good show👍

[@clarkesdetailinguk]

AMAZING

[@CalvinJames]

No you. 😋

[@ilmentore7]

this was absolutely perfect! amazing tribute, loved Aelfred's character.

[@CalvinJames]

Thanks man. Yeah it's surprising to me that a lot of people dislike him.

[@ilmentore7]

@@CalvinJames probably because he got so little screen time imo. Season 6 should've had way more focus on him and Wessex, we didn't even see Winchester. The Ending with him and Ivar felt a bit rushed as well, but all in all, the performance was amazing.

[@ilmentore7]

@A S as if I didn't watch that. Aelfred's character is so ruined in Vikings if you follow real history, it's mad. TLK is so much better in terms of historical accuracy.

[@bonbonvegabon]

What is this show called?

[@marinam7400]

Para que el mundo realmente avance, necesitamos lideres como Ecbert, Ragnar y Alfred. Con la mente muy abierta y las ideas bien claras...

[@faridconde6591]

Jajajajajaja

[@SylfriedT]

amazing ! there isn't so many edit on alfred and you made it very well !

[@gigachad5399]

Amazing video!! Great job!!

[@SonGojit456]

David Dawson did the character justice.

[@hasanb9592]

King Alfred the unbeatable 🔥

[@fascinujucedejinyuhorskeho4641]

Beloved Alfred the Great! Some say, he is a saint...

[@patriciamayhew6321]

The real King Alfred is recognized as a Saint by The Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholics and the Anglican and Episcopalian church. He was pronounced a saint centuries ago before they even had the current system the Catholics use. Saint King Alfred the Great, pray for us.

[@fascinujucedejinyuhorskeho4641]

@@patriciamayhew6321 Interesting, thanks

[@needbettername8583]

The man earned his name through protecting his land against the vikings hoards. Fair play.

[@JW-dp4we]

I prefer the version of Alfred portrayed in The Last Kingdom, but this iteration was also very good.

[@IMarvelous]

Super awesome 🥰🥰i just watched the last three vikings video you did and waaaw i can't believe how well edited they are. Thank you for what you are doing 😘

[@CalvinJames]

Thank you for the love. Wow that's really nice. I really love Vikings and tried to put my best efforts forward to all of them. Still feel like I'm improving the more I work on projects, definitely happy with how this one turned out.

[@janiz2871]

Masterpiece...

[@agenttheater5]

Bjorn, Hvitserk, Ubbe, Sigurd, Ivar and Alfred, all of them very pretty hunting birds.....and all of them dangerous and deadly......

[@RayB1656]

Ivarr Ragnarsson and his brother Ubba were quite dangerous and deadly, called ''berserkers'' ! They were especially ''infamous'' and horrific , in East Anglia !

[@heloisasv]

I had stopped watching the show when Ragnar died, but after this, I'm going to start watching it again, this time until the end.

[@Hi8862]

I’m ready for an Alfred the Great movie!!!

[@RayB1656]

There are already a few movie about Alfred , King of Wessex...and using the Greek Hoplite military tactics to defeat the Vikings...

[@thevoiceless8567]

An accurate one, yes! 👍 For Wessex! 💪

[@grimmlight4541]

A truly Great king that earned his title.

[@RossHolt89]

Alfred The Great A king you could love. A king to be proud of. A king you would die for. His Grandson achieved his dream of England though he laid down the foundations of this beautiful country. This country could do with an Alfred the Great right now. I follow the Gods and he did not but one God though doesn’t diminish the absolute respect I have for this man and what he did for England during his life. He is one of the reason why I am proud English pagan Long live the legend of Alfred The Great 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@nuzzi6620]

Can’t believe neopagans actually exist, so cringe

[@tutukanizungu1616]

Long live the King!

[@avrace2708]

Epic video and best character!!!

[@theshortpoet]

congratulations you made the most epic video on youtube

[@olivercihankurnaz686]

You have a destiny Alfred that you cannot escape so you better get use to it. In the mean time listen and learn. Listen to the highest and the lowest, learn from the prince and from the Shepard.

[@RayB1656]

I do not believe that the Monk/King Alfred of Wessex learned from a ''prince'' or a '' shepherd'' ! ( you are talking about God ? ) He was educated by the Monks, learning certainly Latin and Greek philosophy and military strategy ( the hoplites ) , which he used against the Viking Great Army of Guthrum... Concerning one's destiny... I do not believe this, nothing is ''written'' , men and women makes the best they can, on this Earth, before death !

[@shelleyatcedar1785]

@@RayB1656 the comment above is what Egbert says to Alfred before Aethelwulf and family are evacuated, not a personal statement

[@TOLOgood]

I decided to name my son Alfred 😇

[@patriod181]

He is truly a warrior !

[@alfred.dsouzasnipezerr0625]

I feel proud now to have this name.

[@clairestark9024]

He greatness was his ability to see the world as it should be and not as it is.

[@LumixTrax]

We need another king Alfred in todays world. You don’t given the title great just for showing up. LONG LIVE THE GREAT KING ALFED.

[@edgarkagramanyan2245]

England is a greates country in the world and English lounge. Love and Respekt from Sweden and Armenia

[@CannibalFetusRobbery]

He did a damn good job being a king.

[@Emma-fq9ky]

Athelstan would be proud

[@julben27]

A fictional character , not Alfred’s father

[@aleiferthenorthman7935]

' May it comforts you like it comforted me. ' Not going to lie, i teared up when Ragnar gave Athelstan's cross to Alfred and i'm an atheist.

[@julben27]

I hope you don’t believe that fictional Aethelstan was Alfred’s father as so many Vikings fans do?

[@R_ichTFM]

SUCH A PERFECT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!

[@CalvinJames]

Glad you liked it.

[@R_ichTFM]

@@CalvinJames i loved it dude.

[@yorkvikings2127]

Nice and emotional video

[@OrtegaX13]

ecbert was OG he took his death and his wrongs like a man

[@Mrk3lly]

Ecbert saw greatness when everyone else saw weakness.

[@lambandwolf1]

Alfred the great , Richard the lionheart and Her majesty Queen Elizabeth I of england , ireland and france are the greatest english monarchs of all time ❤

[@RayB1656]

I am not sure of your favorite King or Queen, not the best examples...Alfred King of Wessex is NOT a king of England. This will come later, the concept of a single country England is not accepted yet during Alfred Era ..... Richard the Lionheart is not the best example of a King, because of his not so famous actions in the Crusades and Queen Elizabeth the First, killed her royal cousin Mary, Queen of Scotland. Elizabeth will say later in life, that she signed the death document because of a mistake, having to many papers to sign on her desk, she made a mistake !!!

[@apvideos1421]

Alexander the Great is the best king

[@emilyjones9787]

I've never seen this, but its really heartwarming to see just how much people like Alfred in the comments. (He's one of my ancestors on my mom's side) I'll definitely have to watch this show.

[@chrisidore023]

Such an honor and I envy you. Long Live the King!

[@jamie193h]

@@chrisidore023 tbf lots of us in England are related to him.

[@manchestertart5614]

@@jamie193h..... and many people say that and yet they can't be bothered to find out who their great grandparents were.

[@jamie193h]

@@manchestertart5614 yh true, although it gets very complicated with some people as their family line died out and cand from s branch somewhere else. I'm related to Alfred on my father's side.

[@whitesharkification]

everyone native to the uk is related the Alfred, you go back that long and we are all related. I remember seeing that thing on QI where they said everyone in Western Europe is related to Charlemagne.

[@macky9104]

they did a great job casting alfred in the last kingdom and vikings

[@pointly]

The 1 of only two Kings of England to ever hold the title "The Great". Alfred the Great, King of England!

[@pegasusu1094]

Dear King Alfred, great King of England, Uniter of all Anglo Saxon Kingdoms, Defender of the Realm, Patron of the Arts and Writing during the time, will we ever find thy grave, thy place where you are buried desecrated and lost when Henry VIII dissolved most of the monasteries. Where art thou buried so that we may finally give you proper rest and respect.

[@MoarCargoNG]

Destiny is All!

[@danielirl9252]

Ecbert would have been so proud... even Ragnar would be proud in ways.

[@LeslieLili]

Everything is related this is amazing : ragnar athelstan ecbert alfred : the cross.

[@sequencehollywood8319]

This is very good bro.god job

[@CalvinJames]

Thanks man.

[@peterkarras8523]

Long live King Alfred the great

[@rolandhunter]

Nice video! :)

[@joshuamichael2463]

Christ is King, he is my North Star, He is my Everything

[@songokev9162]

Great character

[@martinkaradjov6153]

Alfred the Great

[@GamerKhiladi]

Alfred and Ivar are kind of similar. Both were weak and both were rediculed. And both kicked SS

[@brianhobaugh]

The Last Kingdom Alfred was so much better than Vikings’ Alfred.

[@phil.l.1327]

LONG LIVE THE KING!!!

[@hardwirecars]

we do not surrender to evil for the past 20 years we have

[@TheFatNerd]

I effing miss KING ALFRED👑

[@enryuredblood3784]

This is great, thank you.

[@CalvinJames]

No, thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@gloriae.8314]

Amazing Alfred.

[@remus947]

What a honored man

[@Kristian89]

Long live king alfred ✝️

[@Unoriginalswine]

The Alfred in the Last Kingdom is way better and more historically accurate

[@mark_thurwanger]

If you were expecting historical accuracy from this show I’m afraid you’re in the wrong place.

[@markelolarzavaldivielso2790]

Great job🔥💯

[@masomaf]

King alfred > ragnar King alfred > hvitserk King alfred > ivar My opinion I liked the series but didnt like the raiding and plundering and raping vikings, they started invading wessex. I liked Alfred, noble, humble, despite his illness not walking away from the problems he had to overcome.

[@robbstark337]

King Alfred is the best king in Vikings