Leonardo da Vinci

The man who revolutionized art and science forever

Dr. Norman Borlaug seen standing in Mexican wheat field with a group of biologists — Leonardo's most famous painting of the 1490s is The Last Supper, which represents the last meal shared by Jesus with his disciples before his capture and death, and shows the moment when Jesus has just said "one of you will betray me", and the consternation that this statement caused.

Here's a time line of Leonardo da Vinci's life:

April 15, 1452 - Leonardo da Vinci is born in Vinci, Italy, to a notary and a peasant woman.
1466-1476 - Leonardo is an apprentice in the studio of Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence, where he learns painting, sculpture, and technical skills such as metalworking and mechanics.
1482-1499 - Leonardo works for the Duke of Milan as an artist and engineer, creating works such as The Last Supper and designing military weaponry and machines.
1500-1506 - Leonardo returns to Florence and works on a series of paintings, including the famous Mona Lisa.
1506-1513 - Leonardo travels between Florence, Venice, and Rome, working on various projects and receiving commissions from wealthy patrons.
1516-1519 - Leonardo moves to France, where he becomes a court artist for King Francis I and continues to work on scientific projects until his death.
May 2, 1519 - Leonardo da Vinci dies in Amboise, France, at the age of 67.

"I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do."
-- Leonardo da Vinci Quote

Leonardo da Vinci

Here's a time line of Leonardo da Vinci's life:

If you have time, you should read more about this incredible human being on his Wikipedia entry.