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Which came first: the death of Benjamin Franklin or the end of the Holy Roman Empire?
The death of Benjamin Franklin came first, in 1790. The end of the Holy Roman Empire followed 16 years later, in 1806.
- First1790
The death of Benjamin Franklin
person · diesBenjamin Franklin died in 1790, aged 84.
- Second1806
The end of the Holy Roman Empire
country · endsThe Holy Roman Empire lasted until 1806, when it was dissolved under pressure from Napoleon.
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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.