From simple beginnings, to the court of Kings and Dukes, Leonardo’s life was remarkable, some maintain the true Renaissance man. Follow him through his travels to Florence, Milan and Venice, to the court of King Francis I of France. Take a journey of discovery, learn what fascinated him, his investigations into science, anatomy, engineering and military weaponry.

Was Leonardo a Great Thinker? Why do you think so? Was it his extraordinary mind or was he just a product of his time? As you look at the timeline, try testing your ideas of his greatness against his achievements.

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