Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine
Painting by Laurent Dabos, circa 1792, National Portrait Gallery, Public Domain
Born January 29, 1737 in UK
Died 1809
  • Political activist and philosopher during Revolutionary War.
  • His political pamphlet Common Sense influenced the Patriot cause, convincing the colonies of their need to be a free nation.
  • His writings were vital to the American Revolution, shaping the political atmosphere of the 13 colonies to favor freedom.  
“The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.”