# George Washington — The Rights of Man character guide

> George Washington in The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** General Washington, Washington

**First appearance:** 0002-part-first-being-an-answer-to-mr-burke-s-attack-on-the-french-revolution

## Who they are

American general and first president, praised by Paine.

## Relationships

### [Thomas Paine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/characters/thomas_paine)

_friendship_

Washington and Paine were allies during the American Revolution, with Paine's writings bolstering morale and Washington's leadership.

## In the story

### [Editor's Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/chapters/editor-s-introduction)

Paine dedicated 'The Rights of Man' to Washington; mentioned as a President who affirmed Paine's republican principles.

### [The Rights of Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/chapters/the-rights-of-man)

Paine dedicates the book to Washington, praising his role in the American Revolution.

### [Part First: Being an Answer to Mr. Burke’s Attack on the French Revolution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/chapters/part-first-being-an-answer-to-mr-burke-s-attack-on-the-french-revolution)

Recipient of Paine's dedication in The Rights of Man.

### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/chapters/dedication)

President of the United States of America, praised for his exemplary virtue in establishing principles of freedom.

### [Part Second: Combining Principle and Practice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/chapters/part-second-combining-principle-and-practice)

Mentioned as a model of republican virtue and leadership.

### [Of Constitutions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/chapters/iv-of-constitutions)

Paine dedicates The Rights of Man to Washington, though Washington is not directly mentioned in this chapter.

### [Ways and Means of Improving the Condition of Europe: Interspersed with Miscellaneous Observations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/chapters/v-ways-and-means-of-improving-the-condition-of-europe-interspersed-with-miscellaneous-observations)

Referenced indirectly as the recipient of Paine's dedication, representing American leadership.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rights_of_man_se/chapters/endnotes)

Paine includes a letter from Washington expressing friendship and appreciation for Paine's works.

## Links

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