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Thomas Paine

1737-1809

Thomas Paine was an American politician and publicist known for his influential pamphlet 'Common Sense', published in 1776, which advocated for the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain.

Biography

Thomas Paine was an American politician and publicist known for his influential pamphlet 'Common Sense', published in 1776, which advocated for the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain.

He also wrote 'The Crisis', a series of essays that inspired the troops during the American Revolution.

Paine was also an advocate for human rights and published 'The Rights of Man', which advocated for democracy and equality.

His influence on the American Revolution and his political writings made him a prominent figure in the history of the United States..