Frank Hornby Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Frank Hornby 15/05/1863   -   21/09/1936

Frank Hornby Introduction:

Frank Hornby was a renowned inventor and entrepreneur who founded the popular brand of toys like Meccano and Dinky Toys. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on

Frank Hornby Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: British Inventors & Discoverers
  • Died At Age: 73
  • Sun Sign: Taurus
  • Born In: Liverpool
  • Famous As: Inventor
  • Spouse/Ex-: Clara Walker
  • Father: John Oswald Hornby
  • Mother: Martha Thomlinson
  • Children:
    1. Douglas Hornby
    2. Patricia Hornby
    3. Roland Hornby
  • Died On: September 21, 1936
  • Place Of Death: Maghull
  • City: Liverpool, England
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Meccano Ltd, Hornby Railways
  • Discoveries/inventions: Meccano, Dinky Toys, Hornby Model Railways
  • Bio: Frank Hornby Was A Renowned Inventor And Entrepreneur Who Founded The Popular Brand Of Toys Like Meccano And Dinky Toys. To Know More About His Childhood, Career, Profile And Timeline Read On