Leonardo Da Vinci

By Julián Jara
  • Birth
    1452

    Birth

    Leonardo Da Vinci was born in 1452 in a small town in Italy called Vinci with his grandparents and parents.
  • Study
    1468

    Study

    At the age of sixteen, he wanted to study art, so he moved to the city of Florence for art classes.
  • End of his studies
    1472

    End of his studies

    Four years after, Da Vinci finished his studies.
  • Work
    1482

    Work

    Da Vinci worked as military engineer for the Duke of Milan. He always travelled outside of Florence to survey military projects. At that time, Da Vinci designed many buildings, created many inventions and worked on numerous artistic projects.
  • Return
    1503

    Return

    Leonardo Da Vinci returned to Florence. In 1503, he painted "The Mona Lisa".
  • Travel
    1516

    Travel

    In 1516, Da Vinci travelled to France where he stayed for the rest of this life.
  • Death
    1519

    Death

    On May 2, 1519 Leonardo Da Vinci died in Amboise, France.