Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Polymath Early Life:Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy, as the illegitimate son of Ser Piero da Vinci, a notary, and Caterina, a peasant. Raised in Vinci and later in Florence, young Leonardo displayed early artistic talent. In 1466, he joined the workshop of the renowned… Continue reading Biography of Famous Scientist Leonardo da Vinci