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Which came first: Pride and Prejudice or Titanium?

Titanium came first, in 1791 (discovered). Pride and Prejudice followed 22 years later, in 1813 (published).

  1. Second1813

    Pride and Prejudice

    book · published

    Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813; Jane Austen had sold the rights for just £110.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

  2. First1791

    Titanium

    element · discovered

    Titanium was discovered in 1791 by a clergyman in Cornwall; it is named after the Titans of Greek myth.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

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