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what was Thomas Paine's political background?
Thomas Paine first became involved in civic matters when he was based in Lewes. He was a member of the Court Leet, the governing body for the town.
what was Thomas Paine most famous for?
Thomas Paine authored the two most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution and inspired the patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain.
did Thomas Paine ever marry?
Thomas Paine was married to Elizabeth Ollive from 1771 to 1774 and married Mary Lambert in 1759

Question: what kind of workings was he involved in?
Self-contained rewrite: what kind of workings was Thomas Paine involved in?