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Leonardo da Vinci - Live (Radio Edit)

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Leonardo da Vinci's Name and Upbringing

This chapter discusses Leonardo da Vinci's name and his upbringing. The speaker talks about the common practice of assigning surnames based on a person's occupation during that time, and speculates what Leonardo da Vinci might have written instead of 'da Vinci' on a form. They explore Leonardo's childhood in Vinci, Italy, where he was raised by his father's family and had a basic education. The speaker also shares an anecdote about Leonardo's interest in the natural world and his research for a shield decoration.

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