Leonardo DaVinci By gilmor Apr 15, 1452 Birthdate Leonardo DaVinci was born on April 15, 1452 in the town Vinci, Italy Jan 1, 1467 DaVinci becomes an apprentice DaVinci becoems an apprentice to Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence, Italy. The exact date is unknown but it was estimated to be sometime in 1467.