Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Rowland Hill Biography and Timeline

Follow Rowland Hill through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Rowland Hill, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1839–1840Years on this page

1839

Postal Reform

Reformer · Birmingham · Science / Communications

His postal reform ideas draw on experience as a Birmingham educator and campaigner.

1840

Invention of Stamp

London · Media / Media

Intoduces the Penny Post to Britain

Records, sources and methodology

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