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Which came first: the Bank of England or the death of Beethoven?
The Bank of England came first, in 1694 (founded). The death of Beethoven followed 133 years later, in 1827.
- First1694
The Bank of England
institution · foundedThe Bank of England was founded in 1694 to raise money for a war against France.
- Second1827
The death of Beethoven
person · diesBeethoven died in 1827, after composing some of his greatest works while deaf.
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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.