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Which came first: Hooke's Micrographia or the death of Thomas Jefferson?
Hooke's Micrographia came first, in 1665 (published). The death of Thomas Jefferson followed 161 years later, in 1826.
- First1665
Hooke's Micrographia
book · publishedRobert Hooke's Micrographia of 1665 coined the word cell, because plant cells reminded him of the cells of a monastery.
- Second1826
The death of Thomas Jefferson
person · diesThomas Jefferson died on 4 July 1826, the same day as John Adams.
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