Leonardo was born on April 15, 1452. Through the miracle of astral projection, I visited the Tuscan town of Vinci where his birth took place. His parents were a wealthy Florentine notary and a peasant woman. The unlikely couple stayed together and fostered Leonardo's talents. His father knew that his son was an artist when the lad asked if he could paint a shield. His representation of a smoke-breathing monster was eerily realistic.
Although he started as an artist, his resume did not stop there. He would indeed become a great engineer, architect, scientist, and inventor.
Next time, a look at his contributions to science.
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