C. Silvester (Charles Silvester) Horne

Born on 15 April 1865, Charles Silvester Horne was an English Congregational minister, author, and Liberal MP. He became widely known as a powerful preacher and orator, building a reputation that reached well beyond his own denomination.

Horne served as minister of Whitefield's Tabernacle in London and later at Westminster Chapel, where he became one of the best-known Nonconformist voices of his day. Alongside his ministry, he wrote books and took a strong interest in public affairs, especially questions of religion, society, and reform.

In the political world, he represented Ipswich as a Liberal member of Parliament. His life was cut short when he died on 2 May 1914, but he remained remembered for the unusual way he combined eloquent preaching, authorship, and active public service.