Which Happened First?

Edward Cave

Edward Cave
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Edward Cave was an English printer, editor and publisher. He coined the term "magazine" for a periodical, founding The Gentleman's Magazine in 1731, and was the first publisher to successfully fashion a wide-ranging publication.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Johann Maria FarinaDecember 8, 1685 – November 25, 1766
  2. Daniel Gabriel FahrenheitMay 24, 1686 – September 16, 1736
  3. Emmanuel SwedenborgJanuary 29, 1688 – March 29, 1772
  4. Edward Cave (this page)February 27, 1691 – January 10, 1754
  5. John HarrisonMarch 24, 1693 – March 24, 1776
  6. Henri PitotMay 3, 1695 – December 27, 1771

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