Another word for earliest

The beginnings of his doctrine of cellular pathology date from the earliest period in his career.

Dean was one of the earliest bikers on the road.

In the very earliest centuries we find the episcopate, united in council,, drawing up symbols of faith, which every believer was bound to accept under pain of exclusion, condemning heresies, and casting out heretics.

Although there is evidence of Roman and Saxon occupation of the site, the earliest mention of Brighton (Bristelmeston, Brichelmestone, Brighthelmston) is the Domesday Book record that its three manors belonged to Earl Godwin and were held by William de Warenne.

The earliest written record of the introduction of domesticated cats into Great Britain dates from about A.D.