About William Solomon
Lived 1872 – 1964 (aged 92). William Solomon was a South African cricketer.
William Rodger Thomson Solomon (23 April 1872 in Fort Beaufort, Cape Colony – 12 July 1964 in Cradock, Eastern Cape) was a Cape Colony cricketer who played in one Test in 1899.
Solomon was selected in South Africa's side for the First Test after scoring two courageous fifties against the touring English team in February 1899. Until Norman Giddy scored 66 for Border in the seventh match of the tour no batsman had reached 50 against the English side. Then Solomon scored 64 for a Johannesburg XV and 52 for Transvaal. He was unable to continue this success into the Test series, however, and after making 2 in each innings he was not selected again.
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Who was William Solomon?
South African cricketer (1872-1964)
When was William Solomon born?
William Solomon was born on 23 April 1872 in Fort Beaufort.
When did William Solomon die?
William Solomon died on 12 July 1964 in Cradock.
What was William Solomon's occupation?
William Solomon was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Solomon?
William Solomon was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Solomon (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Solomon. https://biography.guide/william-solomon/
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