![]() His first son was the best thing that had ever happened to him. In 2978, just two years after the marriage, Finduilas gave birth to a mighty son, whom they named Boromir. Denethor was content with the fact that the powers of both the Stewards of Gondor and the Princes of Dol Amroth were now ruling this mighty country. He bore a rod rather then a crown and a sceptre, but was completely in control of Gondor and had the duties of a king.ĭenethor soon was married to Finduilas of Dol Amroth, the daughter of Prince Adrahil and the sister of Prince Imrahil. He sat proudly in Tower Hall in a lesser throne given to Stewards. His symbol was a white banner and he wore grey, black, and white. He became tall and proud and the people looked up to him. In 2984, Ecthelion died and Denethor was named 26th ruling-Steward of Gondor. Thorongil soon left Minas Tirith suddenly, to Denethor's delight. Denethor was therefore against attacking Umbar. Denethor opposed Thorongil and was prejudice against him because he claimed to be the heir to the throne of Gondor. Thorongil attacked Umbar, home to the Corsairs, who were fierce allies of Sauron. Denethor saw Thorongil as a threat to Gondor, though Thorongil did not challenge Denethor's position. He warned him that Gandalf was wise, but Saruman was not trustworthy. The young man and Steward-to-be became miserable, unhappy, and resentful. Thorongil and Ecthelion became very close friends and allies, causing jealousy to run through the veins of Denethor. His true identity was then unknown, but it turned out that he was Aragorn. The mysterious man was from the North, in fact he was one of the Chieftains of the Dunedain. Mount Doom erupted causing many of the peoples of Gondor to abandon Ithilien for central Gondor.Įarly in Denethor's life, Thorongil arrived in Minas Tirith. ![]() He had power over much of the Anduin and frequently challenged Gondor. He learned a great deal about the history of Numenor and Gondor during this time.Īs the years passed and Denethor grew from a boy to a man, the enemy Sauron was massing his strength in the east. He was very studious and spent much of his childhood pouring over books in the archives of Minas Tirith. Denethor grew to resemble a man of Numenor in likeness, for he was tall, strong, and bold. Denethor's favoring of his eldest son Boromir, his selfish intentions, and his belief that there was no hope for men ultimately brought about his downfall.ĭenethor II was born in 2930 of the Third Age in the city of Minas Tirith. He was also the final steward to rule over the kingdom, for the Return of the King occurred the very year that Denethor died. Denethor II was the 26th ruling-steward of Gondor. ![]()
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