He invented the postage stamp!
Rowland Hill invented the post stamp where as then ikt was called the penny black.
The postage stamp was invented in England in 1837 by a schoolmaster named Rowland Hill. Because of his efforts, for which he was knighted, the first postage stamp was issued on May 6, 1840. The British Penny Black stamp was engraved with the profile of Queen Victoria.
T He invented the adhesive postal stamp which made it convenient for the sender to prepay postage.
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Sir Rowland Hill was knighted in 1860
Rowland Hill Awards ended in 2006.
Rowland Hill Awards was created in 1997.
Rowland Hill - MP - died in 1561.
Rowland Hill - preacher - was born on 1744-08-23.
Rowland Hill - preacher - died on 1833-04-11.
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Sir Rowland Hill is credited with idea of using adhesive stamps to prepay postage in England in 1840.
Ah, philately is such a lovely world, full of stamps and stories! The father of philately is often considered to be Rowland Hill, a British teacher and social reformer. He introduced the concept of prepaid postage with the invention of the adhesive postage stamp, making it easier for people to send letters and connect with loved ones. Just like painting, philately is a wonderful way to appreciate the beauty in the small things around us.
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