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Which came first: American Express or Bizet's Carmen?
American Express came first, in 1850 (founded). Bizet's Carmen followed 25 years later, in 1875 (premiered).
- First1850
American Express
company · foundedAmerican Express began in 1850 as a delivery company, carrying parcels and cash.
- Second1875
Bizet's Carmen
music · premieredBizet's opera Carmen premiered in 1875; Bizet died three months later.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.