He was killed while in war with the Swedes
Higlac's son, Herdred, dies in battle while fighting against the Swedes, led by Onela, during a raid. After Higlac's death, Herdred becomes king and his reign is marred by conflicts with neighboring tribes, ultimately leading to his untimely death in a battle against the Swedes.
i got herdred as beowulfs predessor but i cant find his son
Beowulf
The son of Shield in Beowulf is Beow. Beowulf also known as Beow (son of Shield) is a legendary Geatish hero who comes to the aid of King Hrothgar to defeat the monster Grendel.
Beowulf
Beowulf was the hero who was the son of Ecgtheow and the grandson of Hrethel. He is a legendary Geatish hero in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf".
One man dies on the night that Beowulf battles Grendel. The man who dies is the warrior Hondscio. Beowulf is able to defeat Grendel alone without any of his men losing their lives.
In sections XIX-XXI of Beowulf, the hero Beowulf fights and defeats the dragon that is terrorizing his kingdom. Despite his victory, Beowulf is mortally wounded in the battle. Beowulf's death marks the end of an era and the passing of a great warrior.
Beowulf kills Grendel's mother's son, Grendel, before preparing to fight her.
Grendel's mother appears in the story as a revenge-driven character seeking retribution for her son's death at the hands of Beowulf. She represents the theme of maternal vengeance and the cycle of violence sparked by her son's killing. Her presence adds depth to the conflict and challenges Beowulf's heroism.
Ecglaf's son's name is Unferth. He is a character in the Old English epic poem Beowulf.
Heorot is destroyed by Grendel's mother in retaliation for Beowulf killing her son. She breaks into the hall at night, kills Aeschere, and kidnaps Grendel's arm. Beowulf then seeks out and defeats her in her underwater lair.
In the poem Beowulf, Healfdene's son is Hrothgar, the Danish king who rules over Heorot. He is a key figure in the story as he is the one plagued by the attacks of the monster Grendel until Beowulf comes to his aid.