Rowlandson
Rowlandson is an English surname meaning son of Rowland or Roland.[1]
Bearers of the name include
- Alfred Cecil Rowlandson (1865–1922), Australian publisher.
- Mary Rowlandson (c. 1637–1711), colonial American woman, captured by Native Americans, who described her experiences.
- Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827), English artist and caricaturist.
References
- ↑ Hanks, Patrick; Hodges, Flavia. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-211592-8.
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