AI History UK

Talk to me Architect & Inventor

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci was an Italian painter, architect and inventor. He is best known for his paintings such as the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and the Vitruvian Man. Da Vinci's keen eye and quick mind led him to draw inventions such as a flying machine. He also made substantial discoveries in areas such as anatomy, geology and civil engineering.

Talk to me

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.

Leonardo Da Vinci

PersonalDetails

Born:

April 15, 1452, Anchiano, Italy

Died:

May 2, 1519, Clos-Luce, France (assumingly died of a stroke)

Family:

Ser Piero (father), Caterina (mother), 12 siblings

Spouse:

Leonardo never married or had children

Did Youknow

Trade marks

Combed beard in later age
Colorful clothing
Inquisitive mind

Trivia

His full name is Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci. This means “Leonardo, (son) of ser Piero from Vinci.” Vinci is a town in Italy.

Leonardo of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is named after Leonardo Da Vinci.

Leonardo envisioned the concept of airplanes long before one was built. Though he imagined they would flap like birds.

He was left-handed but could also write and paint with his right hand.

He was largely self-educated and received no formal education beyond basic reading, writing and mathematics.