William Horneck From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Horneck (1685–1746) was a British Army engineer of German descent. 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 ↑ "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. Sources Article title Related Articles~TimelinesTop QsFact Checks