William Horneck
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
Sources
- http://personalia.co.uk/HORNECK-William-1685-1746-military-engineer-ALS-to-the-Board-of-Ordnance-1733