Jean-Baptiste Rolland (priest)
Jean-Baptiste Rolland | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1834 |
| Died | 13 July 1903 (aged 68) Reefton, New Zealand |
| Buried | Reefton Cemetery |
| Occupation | Priest, Teacher. |
Jean-Baptiste Rolland was a French-born missionary who was present at battles during Tītokowaru's War while acting as chaplain for soldiers. Rolland was present at the Battle at Te Ngutu o Te Manu where Major Von Tempsky was killed.
Biography[edit]
Fr Rolland arrived in New Zealand in 1864 where he was stationed in Napier under Fr Jean Forrest. It was there he learnt English and Māori to help further his mission.[2]
Death[edit]
Rolland died on 13 July 1903 at Reefton where he had spent nineteen years as parish priest.[3] He was buried at Reefton Cemetery with three volleys fired over his grave by Inangahua Rifle.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Unverricht, Michael. "Rolland, Jean-Baptiste". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Catholic pioneers: Fr Jean-Baptiste Rolland SM". Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington New Zealand. September 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Death of Dean Rolland". The New Zealand Herald. 14 July 1903. p. 5. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Burial of Dean Rolland". Evening Star. 18 July 1903. p. 4. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
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