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>> it was inherited from his father and his uncle. and he decided to quit his job at 42 because he wanted to take care of his business of his properties here. he decided to build this house. this is a very special house. >> reporter: but also, perhaps because of his personality, the house turned museum gives a flavor of the society of the time. he was an avid reader and collector. gathering objects and curiosities from around the world. he kept a skull on his desk with a latin inscription saying as i am you too shall be. he built an observatory not to look at the stars, but to watch his compat...
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