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.
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. |
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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