Boromir (Steward)

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Boromir (TA 2477 - TA 2489) was the eleventh Ruling Steward of Gondor.

[edit] Biography

Born in TA 2410, Boromir was the third child of Denethor I. Boromir successfully recaptured Ithilien from elements of Sauron's army headquartered at Minas Morgul after their invasion of Gondor in TA 2475, even though Ithilien was retaken by the Men of Gondor under Boromir's command the victory proved ultimately to be a pyrrhic victory for three reasons:

First, the land of Ithilen remained largely depopulated due to its close proximity to Minas Morgul and the threat it posed. Second, the invasion left the ancient capital of Gondor, Osgiliath in ruins. Last, the poisoned wounds received by Boromir shortened his lifespan. Two years later Boromir succeeded his father as the Ruling Steward of Gondor in the year TA 2477.

Boromir died in TA 2489 at the age of 79 years old after a rule of twelve years. He was succeeded by his son Cirion.

Of all the Stewards, Boromir had the shortest lifespan dying at the relatively young age of seventy-nine.

Preceded by: Denethor I

Ruling Steward of Gondor TA 2477 – TA 2489

Followed by: Cirion

Ruling Stewards of Gondor
Mardil Voronwë | Eradan | Herion | Belegorn | Húrin I | Túrin I | Hador | Barahir | Dior | Denethor I | Boromir | Cirion | Hallas | Húrin II | Belecthor I | Orodreth | Ecthelion I | Egalmoth | Beren | Beregond | Belecthor II | Thorondir | Túrin II | Turgon | Ecthelion II | Denethor II