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Who is Pope Gregory the Great from Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources and what is their importance? Alfred_the_Great:_Asser's_Life_of_King_Alfred_&_Other_Contemporary_Sources English & Literature Pope Gregory the Great | Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources

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Answered by Jill W on 17 Nov 11:38

Pope Gregory the Great was Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Head of the Church from 590 and 604. Gregory also authored, Pastoral Care, which Alfred admired and assisted in its translation into Old English.

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Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources