Frank Hornby date of birth:
May 15, 1863
How old was Frank Hornby when died?
73
Where was Frank Hornby born?
Liverpool, England
When did Frank Hornby die?
September 21, 1936
What is Frank Hornby nationality?
British
What is Frank Hornby's occupation?
Toy inventor, Businessman, Politician
Short Biography
Frank Hornby (15 May 1863 – 21 September 1936) was an English inventor, businessman and politician. He was a visionary in toy development and manufacture, and although he had no formal engineering training, he was responsible for the invention and production of three of the most popular lines of toys based on engineering principles in the 20th century: Meccano, Hornby Model Railways and Dinky Toys. He also founded the British toy company Meccano Ltd in 1908, and launched a monthly publication, Meccano Magazine in 1916.