Emmanuel Solomon

Who was Emmanuel Solomon?

Emmanuel Solomon was a business man and parliamentarian, who was active and died in South Australia.

Solomon was born in London. He was convicted and transported to Australia for larceny, arriving at Sydney port on 1 May 1818 aboard the Lady Castlereagh.

He entered into businesses and ventures concerning mining and property. Solomon became a representative for West Adelaide, as a member of the South Australian House of Assembly and the Legislative Council.

He died on 3 October 1873.

Solomon is commemorated for the generosity he provided to Mary MacKillop.