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Which came first: the Battle of Waterloo or Hooke's Micrographia?
Hooke's Micrographia came first, in 1665 (published). The Battle of Waterloo followed 150 years later, in 1815 (fought).
- Second1815
The Battle of Waterloo
event · foughtNapoleon was finally defeated at Waterloo in June 1815.
- First1665
Hooke's Micrographia
book · publishedRobert Hooke's Micrographia of 1665 coined the word cell, because plant cells reminded him of the cells of a monastery.
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