Who was Boromir and what was his role in Gondor?
Boromir was the heir apparent to Denethor II, the 26th Steward of Gondor. He inherited the Horn of Gondor when he was ten years old after his mother Finduilas died.
Questions about Boromir
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Boromir travel to Rivendell for the Council of Elrond?
Boromir traveled for one hundred and eleven days to reach Rivendell through roads forgotten by most travelers. He arrived just as the Council of Elrond began after losing his horse crossing the Greyflood.
Why did Boromir try to take the One Ring from Frodo at Parth Galen?
Boromir privately urged Frodo to use the Ring in Gondor's defense rather than throw it away because he believed his duty to his people justified seizing power. He succumbed to temptation and leaped to seize the Ring directly when Frodo refused to lend it to him.
How did Boromir die defending Merry and Pippin on the banks of the Anduin?
Orc arrows mortally wounded Boromir as he fought to defend Merry and Pippin against a band of Uruk-hai. Lying dying on the banks of the Anduin, he remorsefully confessed attempting to take the Ring from Frodo before Aragorn reassured him that few have gained such victory despite his death.
What happened to Boromir's body after his funeral rites were performed by Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas?
Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas placed Boromir's body into one of their Elven boats with his sword and belt before setting the vessel adrift toward the Falls of Rauros. They arranged his broken horn and weapons of slain foes around him while singing a lament for his funeral.