Beowulf (hero)

Beowulf is the titular hero of Beowulf (poem). He is a nobleman of the tribe of the Geats who travels to Denmark to fight Grendel. After defeating Grendel and his mother, Beowulf returns to Geatland. Years later, when he has become king, he fights a dragon which has been attacking his people. In defeating the dragon, Beowulf is mortally wounded.