Description: (British Teacher, Inventor and Social Reformer Best Known for Instigating Postal Reform)
Sir Rowland Hill, an English teacher, inventor, and social reformer, is renowned for his pioneering contributions to postal reform. He proposed significant changes to the postal system, such as the introduction of the Uniform Penny Post and the idea of pre-payment for letters. Hill's invention of the postage stamp, specifically the Penny Black in 1840, transformed mail services on a global scale. Thanks to his efforts, mail usage surged, efficiency improved, and modern postal service principles were established and remain in practice today.