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Leonardo da Vinci

By chumeri2
  • Apr 15, 1452

    Birthday

    Birthday
    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.
  • Apr 15, 1466

    Apprenticeship

    Apprenticeship
    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.
  • Apr 15, 1472

    Master Status

    Master Status
    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.
  • Jan 1, 1478

    Leaving Vercchio

    Leaving Vercchio
    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.
  • Jan 1, 1498

    The Last Supper

    The Last Supper
    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.
  • Jan 1, 1505

    Mona Lisa

    Mona Lisa
    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.
  • May 2, 1519

    Death

    Death
    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.

  • Wright Brothers

    Wright Brothers
    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.