The Pale Horseman

Characters

Alfred The Great

Alfred the Great (849 - 899), was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred is noted for his defence of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of southern England against the Vikings, becoming the only English king to be given the epithet "the Great".Alfred was the first ...
Guthrum The Dane

King of the Danish Vikings during the Danelaw period. He is mainly known for his conflict with Alfred the Great.more...
Uhtred Of Bebbanburg

Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a fictional character in the Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. Uhtred is in part based upon the historical Uchtred the Bold who flourished at the start of the 11th century.Uhtred was born into status as son of Ealdorman Uhtred, Lo...