Leonardo da Vinci
The most intelligent human in history
April 15, 1452: Leonardo da Vinci is born in Vinci, Italy
1452
1467: Leonardo moves to Florence and begins his apprenticeship with Andrea del Verrocchio, a leading artist and sculptor of the time.
1467
1472: Leonardo becomes a master in the Guild of Saint Luke, the guild of artists and doctors of medicine in Florence.
1472
1482-1499: While in Milan, Leonardo works on various projects, including The Last Supper and multiple scientific sketches and inventions.
1482
1495-1498: Leonardo works on The Last Supper, one of his most famous paintings, located in the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.
1495
1503-1506: Leonardo begins working on the Mona Lisa, which would become one of the most iconic portraits in history.
1503
1513: Leonardo moves to Rome, where he works under the patronage of Pope Leo X. He focuses on scientific and anatomical studies during this time.
1513
May 2, 1519: Leonardo da Vinci dies in Amboise, France, at the age of 67.
1519