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Which came first: the death of Hans Christian Andersen or Princeton University?
Princeton University came first, in 1746 (founded). The death of Hans Christian Andersen followed 129 years later, in 1875.
- Second1875
The death of Hans Christian Andersen
person · diesHans Christian Andersen, who wrote The Little Mermaid, died in 1875.
- First1746
Princeton University
university · foundedPrinceton was founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey.
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