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Which came first: the Gregorian calendar or the death of Rembrandt?
The Gregorian calendar came first, in 1582 (introduced). The death of Rembrandt followed 87 years later, in 1669.
- First1582
The Gregorian calendar
calendar · introducedThe Gregorian calendar began in 1582; ten days were skipped that October.
- Second1669
The death of Rembrandt
person · diesRembrandt died in Amsterdam in 1669, poor, years after going bankrupt.
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