Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_figure
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| gptkbp:advocated_for |
postal service efficiency
transparency in postal operations uniform postage rates improved postal services the use of prepaid postage |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:King's_College_London
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Victorian era reforms
British postal service the establishment of the General Post Office the introduction of the first postal code system |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Arts_Medal
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1800-12-03
|
| gptkbp:children |
four
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| gptkbp:contribution |
establishment of postal routes
standardization of postal rates increased accessibility of mail services creation of a national postal system development of the postal system in the UK improvement of mail delivery times introduction of adhesive postage stamps introduction of the first postage stamp reduction of postal costs |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1879-08-27
|
| gptkbp:field |
postal reform
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sir Rowland Hill
|
| gptkbp:inception |
1837
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
communication methods
international postal agreements postal systems worldwide the design of postage stamps postal policies in other countries |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
|
| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:education_reform
gptkb:Public_service social reform movements the establishment of postal regulations |
| gptkbp:known_for |
advocating for the poor
introduction of the penny post his innovative ideas on postal services his role in the development of the postal service reforming the British postal system |
| gptkbp:legacy |
modern postal systems
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
Post Office Reform: Its Importance and Practicability
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| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:social_reform
gptkb:educators |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Kidderminster,_England
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| gptkbp:published |
numerous pamphlets on postal reform
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:British_government
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Caroline_Hill
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Postage_Stamp
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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