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Denethor was convinced beyond all doubt that Sauron was going to win. He chose rather than submit himself and his city to Sauron that he would kill himself, especially since he thought that Faramir was only seconds from death.

Remember too that he had one of the seven Palantirs, so his constant communication with Sauron had driven him mad. Fortunately for the city, Gandalf was able to save Faramir and have him healed in the Houses of Healing by the King himself.

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