Who supervised the compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

Alfred the Great encouraged and supervised the compilation of the earliest English Prose Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Alfred the Great (born 849 - died 899) who reigned over England from 871 to 901.
- He prevented England from falling to the Danes and promoted learning and literacy.
- Compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle began during his reign, circa 890.
- Alfred considered learning and literacy to be crucial for the acquisition of wisdom and therefore necessary for men to live in accordance with God’s will.
- He is called founder of English prose.

Source: Britannica and An ABC of English Literature by Dr. M. Mofizar Rahman.