Richard Oakes Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Richard Oakes was a Mohawk student and a member of the Iroquois group White Roots of Peace. He worked as a metalworker before attending the University of San Francisco. In 1969, he participated in the Alcatraz occupation, collaborating with Grace Thorpe and future AIM members. Oakes led a committee that included Jeanette Henry and Rupert Costo, founders of the American Indian Historical Society. He advocated for his people's rights until he was tragically shot and killed by Michael Morgan, a white supremacist. The case raised significant questions about self-defense and race relations.

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Meaning of the name - Richard

strong ruler

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May 22, 1942 Facts

Generation Group

Richard Oakes belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Akwesasne

Place of Death: Sonoma

Cause of Death: assassination

Educated At: University of San Francisco

Occupation: activist

Employers: metal worker

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.