Which position did Alfred hold in his family?

Alfred, often referring to Alfred the Great, was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf of Wessex. He eventually became the King of Wessex himself, succeeding his brother, King Æthelred. As the youngest son, he initially held a lesser role in the royal family but later rose to prominence due to his leadership and military successes against Viking invasions. His eventual position as king significantly shaped the history of England.