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Which came first: the French Revolution or Pride and Prejudice?
The French Revolution came first, in 1789 (begins). Pride and Prejudice followed 24 years later, in 1813 (published).
- First1789
The French Revolution
event · beginsThe French Revolution began in 1789, when France's Estates General met for the first time since 1614.
- Second1813
Pride and Prejudice
book · publishedPride and Prejudice was published in 1813; Jane Austen had sold the rights for just £110.
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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.