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Roger David Casement (1 September 1864 – 3 August 1916) — known as Sir Roger Casement Kt. CMG between 1911 and shortly before his execution for treason, when he was stripped of his knighthood, was an Irish nationalist, activist, patriot and poet. He sought to obtain German support for a rebellion in Ireland against British rule. Shortly before the Easter Rising, he landed in Ireland and was arrested. He was subsequently convicted and executed for treason. [Trial of Sir Roger Casement. Edited by George H. Knott. [With plates, including a portrait.]]. Edinburgh ; London : W. Hodge & Co., 1926. Source: 6496.d.1/18 frontispiece.