The Rights of Man · Character
George Washington
American general and first president, praised by Paine.
minor
Also known as General Washington, Washington
First appearance: Part First: Being an Answer to Mr. Burke’s Attack on the French Revolution
George Washington's tie to Thomas Paine is one of the pressures that moves The Rights of Man—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Paine dedicated 'The Rights of Man' to Washington; mentioned as a President who affirmed Paine's republican principles.
George Washington first appears in 0002 part first being an answer to mr burke s attack on the french revolution.
With Thomas Paine (friendship): Washington and Paine were allies during the American Revolution, with Paine's writings bolstering morale and Washington's leadership.
In Editor's Introduction: Paine dedicated 'The Rights of Man' to Washington; mentioned as a President who affirmed Paine's republican principles.
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Paine's Revolutionary Allies
- Historical and Political References
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- Thomas Paine
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- Editor's Introduction
- The Rights of Man
- Part First: Being an Answer to Mr. Burke’s Attack on the French Revolution
- Dedication
- Part Second: Combining Principle and Practice
- Of Constitutions
- Ways and Means of Improving the Condition of Europe: Interspersed with Miscellaneous Observations
- Endnotes
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