Jean Étienne Pezant

Jean Étienne Pezant (1811–1880) was a New Zealand missionary and priest. He was born in Chanonat, near Clermont-Ferrand, France in 1811. In New Zealand, he signed documents as John Stephen Pezant.

He served in Tauranga, Matamata and Rangiaowhia.[1]

He retired in Blenheim, and was buried in Picton.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Catholic Pioneers: Fr Jean Étienne Pezant". Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  2. ^ Church, Ian. "Jean Étienne Pezant". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.


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