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The Codex Leicester (also briefly known as the Codex Hammer) is a collection of scientific writings by Leonardo da Vinci. The codex is named after Thomas Coke, Earl of Leicester, who purchased it in 1717.
Mar 5, 2023 · The Codex Leicester is a massive collection of Leonardo da Vinci's scientific notes and sketches on a wide range of natural world topics. The manuscript is divided into several different sections, each covering a different scientific subject.
Jul 13, 2015 · Bill Gates bought the Codex Leicester for $30.8 million 20 years ago. It's currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
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The Leicester Codex, also known as the “Hammer” Codex from the name of the American millionaire who owned it before Bill Gates, was compiled between 1506 and 1513, during the period when Leonardo was dividing his time between short stays in Florence and returning to Milan, this time under the protection of the French king, Louis XII.
Oct 30, 2018 · An exhibition of the Codex Leicester at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, offers visitors the opportunity to see Leonardo’s scientific musings translated into his art.
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Dec 18, 2018 · Codescope is an interactive kiosk with a touch screen that lets you explore the Codex Leicester, a notebook of Leonardo da Vinci’s that Bill Gates bought in 1994.
