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He was born in Bristol, on 25 August 1764.
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Francis Freeling
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Freeling started work in the Bristol Post Office. In 1785 he was promoted, to a post in London, to develop the service. In 1797, he rose to the office of joint Secretary to the Post Office and in 1798, sole Secretary.
He initiated many reforms to the Post Office, including the introduction of local penny posts in large towns, the reorganization of London"s postal service and the use of steam trains and steamships to replace horse-drawn vehicles and wind-powered ships.
On 11 March 1828, a baronetcy was conferred upon him, of the General Post Office in the City of London and of Ford and Hutchings in the County of Sussex, for his public service.
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July 10, 1836 (aged 71)