Arrival of Thomas Paine in America
- When
- 1774
- Where
- departed England for the American colonies, October 1774; Philadelphia
- Episodes
- 2
Thomas Paine, an English-born political figure, emigrated to the American colonies in late 1774 with the assistance of Benjamin Franklin. He arrived in Philadelphia on November 30, 1774, positioning himself to participate in the emerging political movements of the era.
Episodes
- Emigration to the Colonies
Paine left England in October 1774 with Franklin's support.
- Arrival in Philadelphia
Paine arrived in Philadelphia on November 30, 1774.
Background and detail
Arrival in Philadelphia. With the help of Benjamin Franklin, who provided a letter of recommendation, Paine emigrated to the American colonies in October 1774. He arrived in Philadelphia on November 30, 1774. This move allowed him to participate in the political developments leading up to the American Revolution, including his subsequent role in the Pennsylvania Magazine.
People involved
- Thomas Paine · English-born political philosopher and emigrant
- Benjamin Franklin · Facilitator of Paine's emigration
Sources
- Thomas Paine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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