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Which came first: Bayer or Neuschwanstein Castle?
Bayer came first, in 1863 (founded). Neuschwanstein Castle followed 6 years later, in 1869 (begun).
- First1863
Bayer
company · foundedBayer was founded in 1863 as a maker of dyes.
- Second1869
Neuschwanstein Castle
landmark · begunNeuschwanstein looks medieval but was begun in 1869, and it had central heating.
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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.