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Which came first: Barclays or the Ritz Paris?
Barclays came first, in 1690 (founded). The Ritz Paris followed 208 years later, in 1898 (opened).
- First1690
Barclays
company · foundedBarclays traces its roots to 1690, when two goldsmiths began banking in the City of London.
- Second1898
The Ritz Paris
landmark · openedThe Ritz Paris opened in 1898 as one of the first hotels in Europe with a bathroom for every room.
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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.