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

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and designed works in Britain,

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and elsewhere. His final rank was captain and he was buried alongside his parents in

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: a tablet marks the spot. Stanley, A.P., ''Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey'' (

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; John Murray;

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), p. 235. His son Kane William Horneck was also a military engineer.

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