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Rowland
Origin
english
Origin name
from goth hrod-nand ’famous and brave’ 'famous in his country'
+ Roland was a character of the 12th century Song of Roland, which recounts his final stand against the Muslims during the Battle of Roncevaux Pass
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Rowland Hill
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1795-1879
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