William Rolleston
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Summary
William Rolleston was born on September 19, 1831[1], in Yorkshire[2]. He died on February 8, 1903[3], in Canterbury Region[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and farmer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holy Trinity Avonside[8]
- Father: George Rolleston[9]
- Mother: Anne Nettleship[10]
- Spouse: Mary Rolleston[11]
- Child: John Rolleston[12], Frank Rolleston[13], Arthur Rolleston[14]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[15]
- Position held: Member of the New Zealand Parliament[16], Minister of Education of New Zealand[17], Minister of Justice[18], Minister for Māori Development[19]
- Educated at: Emmanuel College[20], Rossall School[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: William Rolleston[23]
- Family name: Rolleston[24]
- Given name: William[25]
- Relative: Joseph Brittan[26], William Rolleston[27]
- Described by source: The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Sibling: George Rolleston[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[31], WikiProject New Zealand/politics[32]
- P14397: 7337[33]
Why It Matters
William Rolleston is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was William Rolleston born?
William Rolleston's place of birth was Yorkshire[2].
Where did William Rolleston die?
William Rolleston passed away in Canterbury Region[4].
Who were William Rolleston's parents?
William Rolleston's father was George Rolleston[9]. William Rolleston's mother was Anne Nettleship[10].
Who was William Rolleston married to?
William Rolleston's spouses include Mary Rolleston[11].
What did William Rolleston do for work?
William Rolleston worked as a politician[5] and farmer[6].
Where did William Rolleston go to school?
William Rolleston was educated at Emmanuel College[20] and Rossall School[21].