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Which came first: the birth of Florence Nightingale or Sydney?
Sydney came first, in 1788 (founded). The birth of Florence Nightingale followed 32 years later, in 1820.
- Second1820
The birth of Florence Nightingale
person · bornFlorence Nightingale was born in 1820 in Florence, and named after the city.
- First1788
Sydney
city · foundedSydney was founded in 1788 as a British penal colony.
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