Founder Profile
William Horne
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is William Horne?
William Horne is a founder of Prudential plc, which was founded in 1848 with Sir Henry Harpur.
- Company founded
- Prudential plc
- Founded
- 1848
- Co-founders
- Sir Henry Harpur
Founding Story
London businessman who helped draft the association's original deed of settlement to provide insurance and loans to Victorian professionals.
Sources
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- Prudential plc Corporate Charter & Business Registration (Prudential plc)
- Prudential plc Investor Relations & Corporate Governance (Prudential plc)