William Horneck Explained

William Horneck (1685-1746) was a British Army engineer of German descent.

Life

The son of the German-born preacher Anthony Horneck, he learned military science under John Churchill and designed works in Britain, Newfoundland, Minorca[1] and elsewhere. His final rank was captain and he was buried alongside his parents in Westminster Abbey:[2] a tablet marks the spot.[3] His son Kane William Horneck was also a military engineer.

References

  1. Web site: Skinner, William (1700-1780). 52.
  2. 'The Abbey Scientists' Hall, A.R. p35: London; Roger & Robert Nicholson; 1966
  3. [Arthur Penrhyn Stanley|Stanley, A.P.]

Sources

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