Thomas Paine By: Shakira Bogan

General Biography Paine was born on January 29, 1737 and died June 8, 1809 (72) Thomas was born in Thetford, United Kingdom and died in New York He was born to a Quaker father and Anglican mother

Professional Information Thomas Paine was an inventor, writer and philanthropist He and his father were stay/corset makers A tobacconist, grocer, exciseman, and school teacher Never exceled in any job; failed at most of his jobs When he first moved to Philadelphia he worked for the “Pennsylvania Magazine”

Personal life A the age of 8, he became a rebel of religion Paine was married twice to Elizabeth Ollive and Mary Lambert Mary Lambert and her child died during childbirth Married Elizabeth in 1771, then separated in 1774 Apart of the Revolutionary army

What made Thomas Paine Paine was the anonymous writer of Common Sense Encouraged colonists to gain independence from Britain Also wrote Crisis(16 pamphlets) First of the sixteen pamphlets was read to soldiers to lift spirits Rights of Man and The Age of Reason

Interesting Facts Thomas Paine’s remains were buried and dug up to be moved to England but the plan fell threw. To this day no one knows where his remains are. He was appointed many political positions but had a bad temper and used his privileges incorrectly. After writing Rights of Man, he was charged with treason and went to France and became a citizen Paine was imprisoned for protesting the execution of Louis XVI

QUIZ!!!!!!!! Where can Thomas Paine’s remains be found? How did his first wife die? Where was he born?

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