King Alfred, because of his support and …
Years: 883 - 883
King Alfred, because of his support and his donation of alms to Rome, receives a number of gifts from the Pope Marinus in probably 883, though there is some debate over the year.
Among these gifts is reputed to be a piece of the true cross, a true treasure for the devout Saxon king.
According to Asser, because of Pope Marinus' friendship with King Alfred, the pope had granted an exemption to any Anglo-Saxons residing within Rome from tax or tribute.
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People
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- Saxons
- Anglo-Saxons
- Christianity, Chalcedonian
- Wessex, English Kingdom of
- Mercia, Kingdom of
- Britain, Medieval
- Papal States (Republic of St. Peter)
- Vikings
- East Anglia, (Danish) Kingdom of
