William Rolleston

William Rolleston (19 September 1831 – 8 February 1903) was a New Zealand politician, public administrator, educationalist and Canterbury provincial superintendent.

The Honourable
William Rolleston
William Rolleston in 1895
6th Minister of Justice
In office
15 December 1880 – 23 April 1881
Prime MinisterJohn Hall
12th Minister of Native Affairs
In office
February 1881 – 19 October 1881
Prime MinisterJohn Hall
3rd Leader of the Opposition
In office
31 August 1891 – 8 November 1893
Preceded byJohn Bryce
Succeeded byWilliam Russell
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Avon
In office
8 June 1868 – 27 June 1884
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Geraldine
In office
22 July 1884 – 15 July 1887
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Halswell
In office
5 December 1890 – 8 November 1893
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Riccarton
In office
4 December 1896 – 15 November 1899
4th Superintendent of Canterbury Province
In office
22 May 1868 – 1 January 1877
Personal details
Born(1831-09-19)19 September 1831
Yorkshire, England
Died8 February 1903(1903-02-08) (aged 71)
Canterbury, New Zealand
SpouseMary Rolleston (married 1865)
RelationsGeorge Rolleston (brother)
Joseph Brittan (father-in-law)
Frank Rolleston (son)
John Rolleston (son)
Arthur Rolleston (son)
ProfessionFarmer
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