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Author : Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine was an influential English-American political activist, author, and revolutionary thinker, best known for his pivotal role in inspiring the American Revolution. Born in Thetford, England, in 1737, he emigrated to the American colonies in 1774 with the assistance of Benjamin Franklin. Paine's most notable works include the groundbreaking pamphlet *Common Sense* (1776), which passionately advocated for American independence from Britain, and *The American Crisis*, a series of writings that bolstered revolutionary fervor. His ideas, rooted in Enlightenment principles of human rights, earned acclaim from contemporaries like John Adams, who credited him as essential to the revolutionary cause. In the 1790s, Paine became an active participant in the French Revolution, authoring *The Rights of Man*, which defended the revolution against criticism, and faced legal repercussions for his outspoken views. His later works, such as *The Age of Reason*, challenged organized religion and promoted reason and deism, while *Agrarian Justice* introduced the notion of a guaranteed minimum income. Despite his profound contributions to political thought, Paine's later years were marked by controversy and isolation, culminating in his death in 1809, with few attending his funeral due to his critiques of Christianity.