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Which came first: the Gettysburg Address or the Hermitage Museum?
The Hermitage Museum came first, in 1764 (founded). The Gettysburg Address followed 99 years later, in 1863 (given).
- Second1863
The Gettysburg Address
event · givenLincoln's Gettysburg Address, from 1863, is only about 270 words long.
- First1764
The Hermitage Museum
museum · foundedThe Hermitage in St Petersburg began in 1764 with Catherine the Great's paintings.
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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.