John Rundle
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John Rundle (1791 – January 1864) was a British politician and businessman.
From 1835 to 1843, he was a Member of Parliament, representing Tavistock in the House of Commons. He was one of the original directors and financiers of the South Australia Company, the company that was formed in London in 1834 to promote the settlement the colony that was to become South Australia.
Rundle arrived in South Australia at Port Adelaide on 6 February 1840.
Rundle Street and subsequently Rundle Mall bear his name. Of note is the historic Beehive Corner (Rundle Mall), built in 1895, was owned by him.
