His achievements in art and science have influenced the way we see and think even today. These achievements definitely made his life worth knowing. Leonardo Da Vinci’s family was never supportive of him until he became an artist. His father was a wealthy Florentine notary named Ser Piero da Vinci. His mother, Catherina was a poor, peasant girl with artistic talent, which became the basis of Leonardo’s talent. Before living with his father …showed first 75 words of 907 total…

…showed last 75 words of 907 total…As a military engineer, he designed fortresses. As a civil engineer he devised a system of locks for Milans canals, which affected how people lived during that time period. Leonardo was also advanced in physical science and life science. He produced designs for war machines, tanks, machine guns and movable bridges. Leonardo de Vinci greatly influenced the Renaissance in Europe and many of his important works continue to be used and enhanced throughout the world.