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When King Hygelac dies his son is too young to rule. Beowulf refuses to take the throne but advises and guards the boy. Unfortunately, the boy is killed and since there is no one else left to take the throne Beowulf becomes the new King.

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When does wiglaf become king?

Wiglaf becomes king after the death of Beowulf in the epic poem "Beowulf." He is depicted as a loyal and brave warrior who stood by Beowulf in his final battle against the dragon and is chosen by the Geats to succeed him as king.


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Higloc, king of the Geats and Beowulf's uncle.


Is Hrothgar was Beowulf's uncle?

'Beowulf' is the epic story that tells us the tale of hero Beowulf, the strongest and bravest of them all and how he defeats monsters and becomes a king. Among several characters we will also meet Hygelac, his uncle and king of the Geats, the one who opens his kingdom's doors and his heart to Beowulf.


Does Beowulf become a prince?

Beowulf does not become a prince, but a King. After Higlac (Beowulf's uncle) dies and his son dies, Beowulf's heir to the throne of Geatland. He leads the people for fifty years. He dies after battling a dragon that terrorized the Geat people.


When did Beowulf became king?

Beowulf became king of the Geats after King Hygelac was killed in battle, which occurred after Beowulf defeated Grendel and his mother.


Who were the kings in Beowulf?

The main kings mentioned in Beowulf are Hrothgar, king of the Danes, and Beowulf, prince of the Geats who later becomes king. Other kings mentioned include Hygelac, Beowulf's uncle and king of the Geats, and Hrethel, Hygelac's father.


Who rules Geatland at the beginning of the poem?

The king of Geatland at the beginning of the poem "Beowulf" is King Hrothgar.


What does Beowulf give the new king?

Beowulf gives him knowlegde


What is the name of Beowulf's king?

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Who is Beowulf in the story Beowulf?

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After returning to his home in Sweden Beowulf becomes the king of the Geats How many years Beowulf reign?

He was king for 50 years.


Who becomes the new King of the Geats with the death of Beowulf?

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