Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, FRS was an English teacher, inventor and social reformer. He campaigned for a comprehensive reform of the postal system, based on the concept of Uniform Penny Post and his solution of pre-payment, facilitating the safe,... Wikipedia
Born: December 3, 1795, Kidderminster, United Kingdom
Died: August 27, 1879 (age 83 years), Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
Place of burial: Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom
Award: Albert Medal (1864)
Parents: Thomas Wright Hill and Sarah Lea
Siblings: Edwin Hill and Hill Matthew Davenport
Spouse: Caroline Pearson (m. 1827–1879)
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