Ikey Solomon
Isaac "Ikey" Solomon (1785–1850) was an English criminal who became an extremely successful receiver of stolen property. He gained fame for his crimes, escape from arrest, and his high-profile recapture and trial. He is widely regarded as the model for the character Fagin in Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist.
Read more about Ikey Solomon: Early Life and Marriage, Criminal Life, Abscondment and His Wife's Arrest, Journey To Be With His Wife, Arrest and Return To England, Trial and Return To The Penal Colony, Family Breakup, Death, Literary Treatment
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—Bible: Hebrew Song of Solomon 4:5.