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Which came first: the death of Joan of Arc or the University of Bologna?
The University of Bologna came first, in 1088 (traditional founding). The death of Joan of Arc followed 343 years later, in 1431.
- Second1431
The death of Joan of Arc
person · diesJoan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431, aged about 19.
- First1088
The University of Bologna
university · traditional foundingThe University of Bologna traditionally dates its founding to 1088 and is often called the oldest university still running.
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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.