Thomas Paine
American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist (1737–1809)
1737 — 1809
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Profession
American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist (1737–1809)
Born
February 9, 1737
Died
1809 (age ~72)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, politician, entrepreneur
Kingdom of Great BritainBorn in ThetfordDied in Greenwich Village
1737
Born in Thetford (1737-02-09)
1792
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1792–1795)
1809
Died in Greenwich Village
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Thomas Paine was an English-born American Founding Father, French Revolutionary, inventor, political philosopher, and statesman. His pamphlets Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783) framed the Patriot argument for independence from Great Britain at the outset of the American Revolution. Paine advanced Enlightenment-era arguments for human rights that shaped revolutionary discourse on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Who is Thomas Paine?+
Thomas Paine was an English-born American Founding Father, French Revolutionary, inventor, political philosopher, and statesman. His pamphlets Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783) framed the Patriot argument for independence from Great Britain at the outset of the American Revolut
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas Paine born?+
Thomas Paine was born on February 9, 1737.
When did Thomas Paine die?+
Thomas Paine died in 1809, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — February 9, 1737
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Respect.
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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