Thomas Paine
American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist (1737–1809)
Thomas Paine was born on January 29, 1737 (Julian calendar) in Thetford and died on June 8, 1809 in Greenwich Village, aged about 72. Recorded occupations: philosopher, politician, writer, entrepreneur, prose writer and opinion journalist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain, United States and France. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly. Notable works include “Common Sense”, “The Age of Reason” and “Rights of Man”. Educated at Thetford Grammar School. Honours include New Jersey Hall of Fame. Member of American Philosophical Society and Pennsylvania Abolition Society.
- Born
- January 29, 1737 (Julian calendar) · Thetford
- Died
- June 8, 1809 · Greenwich Village
- Age at death
- about 72
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain, United States, France
- Occupations
- philosopher, politician, writer, entrepreneur, prose writer, opinion journalist
- Positions held
- member of the French National Assembly
- Notable works
- Common Sense, The Age of Reason, Rights of Man
- Education
- Thetford Grammar School
- Honours
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 91 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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