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When Hygelac lay low and battle-blades were the death of Heardred, in spite of the sheltering shield, when the martial Scyldings, hardy war-wolves, sought him out among his conquering people, and attacked the nephew of Hereric in force,—then after that, the spacious realm came into the hands of Beowulf.
The Early Middle Ages 500-1000 Robert Brentano 1964
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But before very long Heardred was killed in battle, and then at last
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Hygd, daughter of Hæreth, wife of Hygelac, the king of the Geats, and mother of Heardred.
The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats Anonymous
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Geats, which has harboured the rebels, slays Heardred, son of Hygelac, and then retreats before Beowulf.
The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats Anonymous
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Heardred is spoken of as "the nephew of Hereric" (126 [2206]).
The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats Anonymous
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After Higelac's death, and when Heardred was murdered
Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall
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-- Referred to as uncle of Heardred, but otherwise unknown.
Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall
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Beowulf, however, would not accept the kingdom, but rather chose to uphold Heardred among the people, giving him friendly counsel and serving him faithfully and honorably.
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The Geatish king, Heardred, is slain by one of the brothers, probably Eanmund. -- 36_10; 31_54 to 31_60; 33_66 to
Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall
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Time wears; Hygelac is slain in battle; Heardred, his son, reigns in his stead, he is slain by the Swedes, and Beowulf is made king.
The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats Anonymous
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