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Detailed explanation-1: -Hill later served as a government postal official, and he is usually credited with originating the basic concepts of the modern postal service, including the invention of the postage stamp.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sir Rowland Hill, (born December 3, 1795, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England-died August 27, 1879, Hampstead, London), British administrator and educator, originator of the penny postage system, principally known for his development of the modern postal service, which was subsequently adopted throughout the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sending mail became much easier (and cheaper) when Sir Rowland Hill invented the postage stamp in 1837. He was a school teacher in Great Britain. But he was also interested in making the world better. After doing research, he wrote a proposal to the British government.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sir Rowland Hill invented the adhesive postage stamp in 1837.