The extraordinary life of Leonardo da Vinci
History's truest Renaissance man was born on April 15, 1452
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Leonardo da Vinci’s achievements are so numerous and prolific that it is difficult to narrow them down to the most important ones. It is safe to say that if da Vinci had not existed, then the world would be a different place. Not only did he paint some of the most important works of art ever created, but he also extensively contributed to the fields of engineering and anatomy.
From the way the heart works to the first flying machine, click through to learn about da Vinci’s life and achievements.
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