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1452
Birth
Leonardo was born on the 15th of April, 1452. He was born in the village of Anchiano near the town of Vinci in Republic of Florence. -
1467
His Job
When Leonardo Da Vinci was 15, he got sent to Florence to work as apprentice to Andrea De Vercocchio. He mostly spent his time painting and has no interest in women. -
1472
Painters' Guild
He got accepted into painters' guild of Florence when he turned 20 years old. -
1478
His Commission
In January 1478, he received an independent commission to paint an altarpiece for the Chapel of St. Bernard in the Palazzo Vecchio. -
1481
His Second Commission
In March 1481, he has also received a second independent commission to work on the Adoration of Magi, an altarpiece for the monastery of San Donato at Scopeto. He sketches many studies. -
1482
Moved to Milan
In 1482, Leonardo Da Vinci was actually a talented musician according to Giorgio Vasari. He moved to Milan to work in the service of the city's duke. At this time Leonardo wrote an often-quoted letter describing the many marvellous things that he could achieve in the field of engineering and informing that he could also paint. -
1483
Virgin of the Rocks
Leonardo paints the Virgin of the Rocks in 1483. -
1485
Lady with an Ermine
Leonardo paints Lady with an Ermine in 1485 -
1495
The Last Supper
Leonardo begins working on a painting ' The last Supper ' in the refectory. ' The last Supper ' is completed in 1498. -
1500
Returned to Florence
Leonardo begins painting the 'Virgin And Child With Saint Anne', a project that he only finishes after 10 years. Leonardo returns to Florence from Milan. -
1502
His New Job
Leonardo begins work as senior military architect and general engineer for Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI. -
1503
The Mona Lisa
Leonardo is commissioned to paint the Mona Lisa during the Italian Renaissance. He is also commissioned to paint a mural for the council hall in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. -
1515
St. John the Baptist
Leonardo paints St. John the Baptist in 1515. -
1516
The King Of France
The king of France invites Leonardo to come work for him in 1516. -
1519
Death
Leonardo died on the 2nd of May, 1519. He died in Amboise, Kingdom of France.