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Apr 15, 1452
day of birth / birthday
He was born near the Tuscan town of Vinci, and he was the son of a local lawyer. -
1478
he became an independent master
he was apprenticed to the sculptor and painter Andrea del Verrochio in Florence. -
1483
start of a new life
He moved to Milan to work for Sforza family as an engineer, sculptor, painter and architect. -
Period: 1503 to 1506
In Florence
He painted several portraits, but the only one that survives is the famous Mona Lisa. It is one of the most famous intriguing pictures and it was a portrait of a Florence noble. -
Period: 1517 to May 2, 1519
1517
leonardo moved to chateu of cloux near Amboise in france where he died