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Which came first: Columbus's first voyage or Monte dei Paschi, the oldest bank?
Monte dei Paschi, the oldest bank came first, in 1472 (founded). Columbus's first voyage followed 20 years later, in 1492 (sets sail).
- Second1492
Columbus's first voyage
event · sets sailColumbus first sailed west in 1492 hoping to reach Asia.
- First1472
Monte dei Paschi, the oldest bank
company · foundedMonte dei Paschi di Siena, founded in 1472, is often called the world's oldest bank still operating.
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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.