Heardred

Son of Hygelac and the queen Hygd; king of the Geats with Beowulf as his guardian and regent. Killed by the Swedish king Onela for having sheltered Onela's nephews Eanmund and Eadgils; Beowulf then took the throne.

Parentage

• Hygd

Domains

• kingship of the geats

Powers

• Shelters the Swedish exiles Eanmund and Eadgils, drawing Onela's war

Sources

• Beowulf, ll. 2202-2390 — young king of the Geats under Beowulf's guardianship, killed by the Swede Onela