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Which came first: the Inca Empire or the death of Joan of Arc?
The death of Joan of Arc came first, in 1431. The Inca Empire followed 7 years later, in 1438 (founded).
- Second1438
The Inca Empire
country · foundedThe Inca Empire only began around 1438 and lasted less than a century.
- First1431
The death of Joan of Arc
person · diesJoan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431, aged about 19.
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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.