Casanova is widely known for his ability to seduce and conquer women's hearts. He was born Giacomo Girolamo Casanova on April 2, 1725 and died on June 4, 1798 in Dux, Bohemia, now Duchcov, Czech Republic. At various times, Casanova was employed as a clergyman, secretary, soldier and violinist. According to his passport of 1757 he was 1.91 m or 6 ft 3.25 in tall.