Rowland Hill
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Summary
Rowland Hill is a human[1]. Born in Kidderminster[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1795[3]. He died in Hampstead[4]. He died on August 27, 1879[5]. He worked as a teacher[6], politician[7], and inventor[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Rowland Hill was born in Kidderminster[2].
- Rowland Hill died in Hampstead[4].
- Rowland Hill was born on December 3, 1795[3].
- Rowland Hill died on August 27, 1879[5].
- Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[10].
- Rowland Hill is buried at Highgate Cemetery[11].
- Rowland Hill's father was Thomas Wright Hill[12].
- Rowland Hill's mother was Sarah Lea[13].
- Rowland Hill was married to Caroline Pearson[14].
- Rowland Hill held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- Rowland Hill held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
- Rowland Hill's professions included teacher[6].
- Rowland Hill worked as a politician[7].
- Rowland Hill worked as an inventor[8].
- Rowland Hill's field of work was teacher[17].
- Rowland Hill received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
- Rowland Hill received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].
- Rowland Hill received the Albert Medal[20].
- Rowland Hill received the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame[21].
- Rowland Hill was a member of Royal Society[22].
- Rowland Hill is recorded as male[23].
- Rowland Hill's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Rowland Hill's Commons category is recorded as Rowland Hill[25].
- Rowland Hill's family name is recorded as Hill[26].
- Rowland Hill's given name is recorded as Rowland[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Kidderminster[2], Rowland Hill… he was born on December 3, 1795[3]. His father was Thomas Wright Hill[12]. His mother was Sarah Lea[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include teacher[6], politician[7], and inventor[8]. Rowland Hill's field of work was teacher[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Albert Medal[20], a medallion[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1864[35]; and American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame[21], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1940[38].
Personal Life
Among Rowland Hill's spouses was Caroline Pearson[14].
Death and Burial
Rowland Hill died on August 27, 1879[5]. He died in Hampstead[4]. Recorded place of burial include Westminster Abbey[10] and Highgate Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Rowland Hill has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He is credited with the discovery of Penny Black[40], a stamp edition[41], in British Empire[42], founded in 1840[43].
FAQs
Where was Rowland Hill born?
Born in Kidderminster[2].
Where did Rowland Hill die?
Rowland Hill passed away in Hampstead[4].
Who were Rowland Hill's parents?
Rowland Hill's father was Thomas Wright Hill[12]. Rowland Hill's mother was Sarah Lea[13].
Who was Rowland Hill married to?
Rowland Hill's spouses include Caroline Pearson[14].
What did Rowland Hill do for work?
Rowland Hill worked as teacher[6], politician[7], and inventor[8].
What awards did Rowland Hill receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Albert Medal[20], and American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame[21].
What did Rowland Hill discover?
Rowland Hill is credited as discoverer of Penny Black[40].