Heardred (Proto-Norse *Harðurāðaz [1]), died c. 530, is the son of Hygelac, king of the Geats, and his queen Hygd, in Beowulf. After Hygelac's death, in Frisia, Hygd wants to make Hygelac's nephew Beowulf, king of Geatland, as she fears that the young Heardred won't be able to defend his people. Beowulf, however, declares his trust in the ...

Heardred – Hygelac and Hygd's son. After Hygelac dies, Beowulf supports Heardred as boy-king of the Geats even though Beowulf could have taken the throne himself.

Heardred (died 530) was King of the Geats from 521 to 530, succeeding Hygelac and preceding Beowulf. When Hygelac died, Queen Hygd sought to make Beowulf the new king instead of her son Heardred...

Beowulf rejects Queen Hygd's idea and instead backs Heardred as king. When Heardred is killed by Onela, Beowulf even avenges his death, again proving his loyalty and sense of honor, all characteristics of a hero and great king.

His son, Heardred, inherits the throne, with Beowulf's support, but is also slain. Beowulf becomes king of the Geats and rules well for 50 years. To everyone's alarm, however, a terrifying dragon begins to stalk the countryside at night, destroying homes — …

Heardred was a medieval Bishop of Hexham. Heardred was consecrated on 30 October 797. He died in 800. [1]

Heardred was a medieval Bishop of Dunwich. Heardred was consecrated before 781 and died between 789 and 793. [1]

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Beowulf is a man of honor. He refuses to usurp the throne from the prince, and becomes his counselor instead, guiding the young ruler until he matures. Later Heardred is killed for protecting fugitives; Beowulf becomes the ruler and takes revenge on …

Heardred is the son of hygelac (King of Beowulf). Heardred later on died because he tried invading other lands and was beat.