Irish diplomat executed for his role in Easter Rising

Tuesday, August 3 The 215th day of the year 150 days left Today in history Sir Roger David Casement, an Irish-born diplomat who in 1911 was knighted by King George V, is executed for his role in Ireland’s Easter Rising. Casement was an Irish Protestant who served as a British diplomat during the early part of the 20th century. He won inter...

To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.