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Also, Faramir probably had tidings of Aragorn, from hints dropped by Frodo and Sam in Ithilien
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Indeed he did. From
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"So!" said Faramir. "I wish then to learn from you more of it; for what concerns Boromir concerns me ... Had you this thing in keeping? It is hidden, you say; but is not that because you choose to hide it?"
"No, not because I choose," answered Frodo. "It does not belong to me. It does not belong to any mortal, great or small; though if any could claim it, it would be Aragron son of Arathorn, whom I named, leader of our Company from Moria to Rauros."
"Why so, and not Boromir, prince of the City that the sons of Elendil founded?"
"Because Aragorn is descended in direct lineage, father to father, from Isildur Elendil's son himself. And the sword that he bears was Elendil's sword."
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OK, so that does not explain how Faramir recognised the healer that he saw when he awoke as Aragorn, the man whom Frodo had told him was Isildur's heir and therefore rightful heir to the throne of Gondor. But he would have realised from his conversation with Frodo that Aragorn was likely to show up in Minas Tirith claiming his throne. This knowledge, combined with Aragorn's obvious healing skills, and Faramir's innate awareness suggested by the quote given by tinewelt seems sufficient to me, without more, to justify his recognition of his King.