VENN
M.A. 1769, incorp. from Oxford. S. of Thomas, of Durham. B. Aug. 28, 1733, at Oxford. Matric. from Corpus Christi College, Oxford, Dec. 1, 1749; B.A. (Oxford) 1753; M.A. (Oxford) 1757; D.D. (Oxford) 1785. Fellow of Corpus Christi. Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford, 1763-1810. Professor of Experimental Philosophy, 1763-1810. First Radcliffe Observer, 1772-1810; laid the foundation of the present Observatory, which was completed in 1794. Sedleian Professor of Natural Philosophy 1782-1810. Radcliffe Librarian, 1783-1810. F.R.S., 1767. Observed the transit of Venus at Shirburn Castle, 1761, and at Oxford, 1769. Had two sons, both of whom graduated from Christ Church, Oxford. Edited the 1st volume of Bradley's Astronomical Observations, 1768. Died Apr. 11, 1810, at Oxford. (Al. Oxon.; D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1757 | Ordi(ordination) | Hornsby, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1757 | Ordi(ordination) | Hornsby, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1810 | Vac(Death) | Hornsby, [not given] | Oxford University / Savilian Professor of Astonomy. | professor | View |
| 1810 | Vac(Death) | Hornsby, Thomas | Oxford, Radcliffe Library / | librarian | View |