Thomas Paine considered King George III a tyrant for his mishandling of the British colonies in North America.
Who was Thomas Paine?
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was a radical and revolutionary politician of English origin who stood out during the time of American independence for his ideas of renewal.
Thomas Paine is considered a Founding Father of the United States for his intellectual contributions to the independence cause such as his Common Sense essay in which he points to the British misrule of King George III.
Who was King George III?
George III of the United Kingdom (1738 - 1820) was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1801. George III stands out for different important events such as:
- Great Britain emerged as the first dominant power.
- Conquered Canada after the Seven Years' War.
- Defeated Napoleon in the Napoleonic Wars.
- He lost control over the North American colonies.
One of the most unfortunate events of his rule was the loss of the North American colonies as a result of the independence of the United States.
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