Ottavio Barsanti
Ottavio Barsanti (c.1826–23 May 1884) was an Italian Franciscan priest, writer, and missionary in New Zealand. He was born in Pietrasanta, Italy c.1826.[1]
Barsanti was a professor in Italy for several years, before he travelled to New Zealand in 1860 in response to with Jean-Baptiste Pompallier’s call for missionary workers; he served at Rotorua, Lake Taupo and Parnell.[2]
He published two books, New Zealand and its Inhabitants, and The Savages of New Zealand.[2]
References
- Back to citation Riseborough, Hazel. "Ottavio Barsanti". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 "Death of Dr Barsante, D.D. O.S.F." National Library of New Zealand. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7051, page 5. 23 June 1884. Retrieved 15 January 2026.