Born in 1452, near Florence, Leonardo was the illegitimate son of Ser Piero, the notary of the small town named Vinci. His mother came from a rural area and her name was Caterina.

Already as a child Leonardo has demonstrated exceptional qualities, especially in design and music. He didn't follow any formal education (public school) but growing up in the house his father he had access to all educational materials owned by the family.

Self-taught, Leonardo was interested to discover new things permanently. It is absolutely amazing how Leonardo outrun the scientific horizon of his days; many of his discoveries and inventions are the foundations of the modern world today