Leonardo da Vinci
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January 6, 2006
Leonardo da Vinci
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Who was Leonardo da Vinci? Leonardo da Vinci was an "Italian painter, a sculptor, an architect, a musician, an engineer, and a scientist" (Encyclopedia, 2006, para. 1). Leonardo was born in a hill village in Tuscany near Vinci, Italy. Although he was born the illegitimate son of a Florentine notary, Ser Piero and a peasant woman, Caterina, Leonardo persevered through his dedication, his leadership, and his ability to be a creative and critical thinker, to make his mark in history (Wikipedia, 2002). This paper discusses the life and times of Leonardo da Vinci including his family life and education, the traits that led him to be a prominent thinker, as well as his contributions to society.
The formative years
It is presumed that Leonardo spent his childhood with his father's family in Vinci, which might have been where he gained his enduring interest in nature (Encyclopedia, 2006). "Early sources......
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