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Which came first: Für Elise or the Smithsonian?
The Smithsonian came first, in 1846 (founded). Für Elise followed 21 years later, in 1867 (first published).
- Second1867
Für Elise
music · first publishedFür Elise was only published in 1867, forty years after Beethoven died.
- First1846
The Smithsonian
museum · foundedThe Smithsonian was founded in 1846 with money British scientist James Smithson left to the United States.
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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.