apr 12, 530 - Beowulf King
Description:
The Swedish king Ohthere dies and is succeeded by his younger brother Onela. Ohthere's sons Eadgils and Eanmund flee to the Geats and are received by Heardred. This makes Onela attack the Geats to neutralize his nephews, and to avenge his father Ongentheow, who had been killed by the Geats. During the battle Heardred is killed. Eanmund is slain by his kinsman Weohstan.Heardred is succeeded as King by Beowulf.
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Date:
apr 12, 530
Now
~ 1496 years ago