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Paine, Thomas


United States, Political Person    (1737 to 1809)
• English author and inventor, Deist. Helped to inspire the American revolution. (See: U.S. History bio)
• 1774 : Emigrated to America with the help of Benjamin Franklin
• 1908 : A collection of Paine's writings on Deism versus other religions (See: Deism essays)
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• 1776 : Published pamphlet "Common Sense", advocating American independence from England (See: Text online)
• 1776 : Published a series of inspirational articles titled "The Crisis" during the war (1776-83) (See: Text online)