Sir rowland hill biography for kids
Sir rowland hill biography for kids
Biography for 2nd graders!
Roulend Hill
| English teacher and administrator, creator of the modern post office Date of Birth: 03.12.1795 Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Sir Rowland Hill: The Father of the Postage Stamp
- Early Life and Interests
- Postal Reform and the Invention of the Postage Stamp
- Legacy as "Mr.
Postman"
- Other Accomplishments
- Honors and Recognition
- The Global Spread of Postage Stamps
Sir Rowland Hill: The Father of the Postage Stamp
Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), an English educator and postal administrator, is widely regarded as the inventor of the modern postage stamp.
Early Life and Interests
Born into a large family in December 1795, Rowland Hill exhibited a keen interest in astronomy, mathematics, and navigation from a young age.
This multifaceted curiosity persisted throughout his life.
Postal Reform and the Invention of the Postage Stamp
In 1837, Hill published his influential pamphlet, "Post Office Reform: Its Importance and Practicability." He proposed a un