How is denethor related to Aragorn?

Denethor was born the third child and first son of Ecthelion II, Ruling Steward of Gondor, in T.A. 2930. The stranger talked in favour of Gandalf whom Denethor didn’t trust at all; it is possible that Denethor figured out that Thorongil was really Aragorn II, who possibly had conspired with Gandalf to supplant him.

How did Aragorn get so old?

The royal blood that flows through the veins of the Dúnedain allows them to live three times as long as normal Men. Aragorn’s heritage is the reason for his longevity, and he’s not the only Lord of the Rings character to benefit from being one of the Dúnedain.

Is Aragorn older than Gimli?

Gimli was 139 years old (born in 2879 of the Third Age) when the Fellowship of the Ring set out from Rivendell, making him 52 years older than Aragorn.

Why is Aragorn mightier than Denethor?

Aragorn is basically the paragon of Man in the War of the Ring; of course he was mightier. Denethor was of the line of Mardil the Good Steward, who ruled Gondor in the stead of King Eärnur when he went to challenge the Witch King at Minas Morgul and never came back.

Was Denethor mightier than other men of this time?

‘He [Denethor] is not as other men of this time, Pippin, and whatever be his descent from father to son, by some chance the blood of Westernesse runs nearly true in him; as it does in his other son, Fara Aragorn is basically the paragon of Man in the War of the Ring; of course he was mightier.

What is Aragorn’s claim to the throne of Gondor?

Aragorn’s claim to the throne of Gondor is less obvious. It rests upon his claim to be the rightful Heir of Isildur, and upon the right of Isildur’s Line to claim the throne.

Was Denethor a healer?

Denethor had no such knowledge. Denethor was not shown to be a healer. Aragorn kept the power of the Morgul blade at bay, and called Pippin, Faramir and Eowyn back from the brink under the Black Breath. “The hands of the king are the hands of a healer”, they say.