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Apr 15, 1452
Birth
He was born near the Tuscan town of Vinci. Illegitimate son of a local lawyer -
1478
First work
He became an independent master at geology,anatomy,flight,gravity and optics -
Period: 1503 to 1506
Mona Lisa
During his time in Florence,he painted several portraits,but the only one that survives is the famous Mona Lisa. She sat for her portrait to be painted by Da vinci,however,it was hard to make her smile.One day she gave a faint smile and he was able to capture it. -
May 2, 1519
death
Leonardo moved to the Chateau of Cloux,near Amboise in France where he died.