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Which came first: Princeton University or the death of Thomas Jefferson?
Princeton University came first, in 1746 (founded). The death of Thomas Jefferson followed 80 years later, in 1826.
- First1746
Princeton University
university · foundedPrinceton was founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey.
- Second1826
The death of Thomas Jefferson
person · diesThomas Jefferson died on 4 July 1826, the same day as John Adams.
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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.