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Which came first: the death of Charles Darwin or Nestlé?
Nestlé came first, in 1866 (founded). The death of Charles Darwin followed 16 years later, in 1882.
- Second1882
The death of Charles Darwin
person · diesCharles Darwin died in 1882 and is buried in Westminster Abbey.
- First1866
Nestlé
company · foundedNestlé traces itself to 1866, when a Swiss company began making condensed milk.
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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.