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Higelac

Beowulf by Unknown

King of the Geats, Beowulf's uncle and lord, to whom the hero returns with honors and treasure; later slain on a raid among the Franks.

Also known as: king of the Geats, the War-Geats' leader, Hrethel's son

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Higelac is the king of the Geats and leader of the War-Geats. He is Beowulf’s uncle and lord, the ruler to whom Beowulf returns after his adventures with honors and treasure.

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