How did Heardred die in Beowulf?
Heardred is the only son of King Hygelac and Queen Hygd. Eventually, Heardred is killed in battle, leaving his cousin Beowulf to become king of the Geats. What happened to Hardred? He was killed after taking in two nephews who needed asylum from Sweden and their Uncle Onela. Onela retaliated against the Geats and Hardred….