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Boromir, born in T.A. 2978, son of Denethor II, Steward of Gondor, is a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. He was named after the 11th Steward of Gondor who repulsed orc�s attack on the Ithilien lands in T.A. 2475. He always wanted to become a great warrior and, therefore, learned the art of fencing as well as the military theory. At last, Boromir was appointed as the Commander of Gondor. In June 3018 he defeated Sauron�s attack on Osgiliath, which means �Star Citadel� in Numenorean. At that time he had a vision-like dream. To seek the meaning of that dream he set out to Imladris (or Rivendell) and found himself at the Council of Elrond.But that journey would claim his life.�Farewell, Aragorn! Go to Minas Tirith and save my people! I have failed.� � were his last words. It proves that at the end of his life he admits his weakness and many mistakes. Boromir was buried in T.A. 3019 according to an old custom � in a boat with armour and his sword. The dirge was his last farewell and the Great Anduin took him into its waters.
