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Roger Casement

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Occupation

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Born

September 1, 1864

Zodiac

Virgo

18,964

days lived

51

age at death

Born
September 1, 1864
Died
August 3, 1916 (aged 51)
Zodiac
♍︎Virgo·rat 🐀
Updated Jul 2026

About

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Before Fame

Before his diplomatic career, Casement worked for commercial interests in Africa and later joined the British Colonial Service. His early experiences with colonial practices significantly shaped his views on imperialism.

Trivia

He is described as the "father of twentieth-century human rights investigations". His knighthood was revoked upon his conviction for treason. The authenticity and authorship of his private diaries, which detailed homosexual activities, have been a subject of historical dispute.

Family Life

Information regarding Roger Casement's personal family life is not extensively detailed in the provided text. He remained unmarried throughout his life.

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Astrology
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Sun Sign

Virgo♍︎

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Moon Sign

Virgo♍︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for September 1, 1864

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1916
Day 18,963
Age 51

Execution for Treason

Confidence
96%
Aug 3, 1916

Roger Casement was executed by the United Kingdom for high treason after being convicted for his role in seeking German aid for the Easter Rising.

Day 18,862
Age 51

Easter Rising

Confidence
96%
Apr 24, 1916

Casement attempted to secure German military aid for the Easter Rising, a rebellion aimed at achieving Irish independence.

1913
Day 17,653
Age 48

Retirement from Consular Service

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1913

Casement retired from his position in the British consular service, after which he became more actively involved in Irish republicanism.

1911
Day 16,922
Age 46

Knighted

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1911

He was knighted for his significant investigations into human rights abuses within the rubber industry in Peru.

1905
Day 14,731
Age 40

Casement Report on the Congo

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1905

Honored for his influential report detailing atrocities and human rights abuses in the Congo Free State.

1891
Day 9,618
Age 26

Appointed British Consul

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1891

Began his career as a British consul, a profession he would follow for over two decades.

1890
Day 9,253
Age 25

Work in Africa

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1890

Worked for commercial interests in Africa before joining the British Colonial Service.

1864
Day 0
Age 0

Born

Confidence
96%
Sep 1, 1864

Roger David Casement was born in County Antrim, Ireland.