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On April 15th 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was born. He was the illegitimate son of a lawyer and a housemaid. He was born in the village of Vinci.
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At the age of fourteen, Leonardo da Vinci began his apprenticeship under his master, Verrocchio. From an early age it was apparent that Leonardo was very skilled at painting.
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When Leonardo da Vinci turned twenty, he was considered a master artist in the Guild of St. Luke. After receiving this honor, he opened up his own workshop.
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In 1478 Leonardo da Vinci left Vercchio's workshop. At this time, he finally moved out of his father's house. This is also when he received his first two jobs.
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In the year of 1498 Leonardo da Vinci finished one of his most well known paintings, The Last Supper. The picture depicts Jesus sitting with his apostles for his last meal.
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Sometime between 1505 and 1507 it is believed that Leonardo da Vinci finished his masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. Critics are unsure about the exact date of its completion.
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On May 2nd, 1519 Leonardo da Vinci died. Leonardo da Vinci died at the Close Luce in France. His death was morned by close friend and king of France Francois I.
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On December 17th, 1903, the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. About 400 years earlier Leonardo da Vinci made a sketch of a flying machine in his sketchbook.
