Leonardo Da Vinci- A Renaissance Man

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Leonardo Da Vinci was a Renaissance Man in a few ways. He helped create inventions, some of which were never finished. In 1502, Da Vinci helped the Duke of Milan protect Milan from the French. His inventions helped them, but sadly Milan was captured by France. Then, Leonardo worked for the French when Milan was captured by building inventions and painting. Leonardo Da Vinci was very important during the Renaissance. He received special treatments from kings, queens, dukes, and other highly respected individuals. For example, in Leonardo’s will, he asked for 70 masses to be said all over France and Italy which was usually only asked by kings and queens. Although some thought that Leonardo Da Vinci was ‘ahead of his time,’ he was still a Renaissance Man.