Thomas Paine

Events

Born in Thetford, Norfolk.

February 9, 1737

Marries Mary Lambert

September 27, 1759

Marries Elizabeth Ollive

March 26, 1771

'Common Sense' is published

January 10, 1776

'The Rights of Man' is published

1791 - 1792

Made an honourary citizen & elected to the National Convention

1792

Placed in prison for supporting the king

1793

'Age of Reason' is published

1794

Died in New Rochelle, New York.

June 8, 1809