# Healfdene — Beowulf character guide

> Healfdene in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King Healfdene, Kinsman of Healfdene

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-scyld-s-successors-hrothgar-s-great-mead-hall

## Who they are

Father of Hrothgar and former Danish king.

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