William Horneck (1685-1746) was a British Army engineer of German descent.
Life
editThe 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
edit- ^ "Skinner, William (1700-1780)".
- ^ 'The Abbey Scientists' Hall, A.R. p35: London; Roger & Robert Nicholson; 1966
- ^ Stanley, A.P., Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey (London; John Murray; 1882), p. 235.