Rowland Hill
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About
Reformer of the postal system and inventor of the first postage stamp.
Before Fame
He worked as a student-teacher, specializing in astronomy. As a hobby, he painted landscapes.
Trivia
He worked on reforming England's school system and helped to colonize the continent of Australia.
Family Life
His father Thomas Wright Hill was an acclaimed educator and politician.
Associated With
He was selected to join other luminaries, such as Captain James Cook, as a Fellow of the Royal Society.
