About Francis Hiorne
Lived 1744 – 1789 (aged 45). Francis Hiorne was an English architect.
Francis Hiorne FSA (1744 – 9 December 1789) was an architect and builder based in Warwick.
Background
He was the son of William Hiorne (c.1712 – 22 April 1776) and Mary Duncalfe. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries on 7 April 1784.
Works
Galleries in St Mary’s Church, Warwick, 1769 reconstruction St Mary’s Church, Tetbury, Glos. (1771–1781) St Anne’s Church, Belfast (1772–1776) demolished 1900. St. Anne's Cathedral now stands on the site. St Bartholomew’s Church, Tardebigge 1776 – 1777 St Mary & St Giles Church, Stony Stratford 1777 Hiorne’s Tower, Arundel Castle 1789 - 1790
He also influenced the design of Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast, erected in 1783.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Hiorne?
Hiorne, Francis (1744–1789), architect
When was Francis Hiorne born?
Francis Hiorne was born on 17 January 1744.
When did Francis Hiorne die?
Francis Hiorne died on 17 January 1789.
What was Francis Hiorne's occupation?
Francis Hiorne was an architect.
What nationality was Francis Hiorne?
Francis Hiorne was English.
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