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Which came first: Colgate or Pride and Prejudice?

Colgate came first, in 1806 (founded). Pride and Prejudice followed 7 years later, in 1813 (published).

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  1. First1806

    Colgate

    company · founded

    Colgate began in 1806 as a New York business selling starch, soap and candles.

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  2. Second1813

    Pride and Prejudice

    book · published

    Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813; Jane Austen had sold the rights for just £110.

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