William Horneck
Military engineer;
About William Horneck
Lived 1685 – 1746 (aged 60–61). William Horneck was a military engineer.
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 and elsewhere. His final rank was captain and he was buried alongside his parents in Westminster Abbey: a tablet marks the spot. His son Kane William Horneck was also a military engineer.
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Who was William Horneck?
military engineer; (1685-1746)
When was William Horneck born?
William Horneck was born in 1685.
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William Horneck died on 23 April 1746.
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William Horneck was a military engineer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Horneck. https://biography.guide/william-horneck/
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