Ray-Ban Owner Leonardo Del Vecchio Dies at 87

Ray-Ban Owner Leonardo Del Vecchio Dies at 87

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The transcript details the life and career of Italian entrepreneur Leonardo Delvecchio, who founded a small optics workshop in the Dolomites and grew it into Luxottica, a global leader in eyewear. Delvecchio's journey included acquiring major brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley. Raised in a Milan orphanage, he moved to Agordo, where he established his business. Luxottica's strategic acquisitions made it the top eyeglass retailer and largest producer of corrective lenses.

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Where did the Italian entrepreneur start his optics workshop?

In Milan

In Rome

In the Dolomite mountains

In Naples

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Which global eyewear brands did Delvecchio acquire?

Gucci and Prada

Ray-Ban and Oakley

Versace and Armani

Chanel and Dior

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Where was Delvecchio raised during his early life?

In a Rome boarding school

In a Florence family house

In a Venice foster home

In a Milan orphanage

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What is EssilorLuxottica known for?

Being the largest producer of sunglasses

Being the top eyeglass retailer and producer of corrective lenses

Being the biggest distributor of fashion eyewear

Being the leading manufacturer of contact lenses

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In which city did Delvecchio set up his shop after leaving the orphanage?

Turin

Agordo

Milan

Venice