What is known about Leonardo’s birth
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Leonardo da Vinci was born on 15 April 1452 in the Vinci area of Tuscany. His father was the notary Ser Piero, and his mother was Caterina. His grandfather Antonio recorded the birth and baptism; this family document helps distinguish the established date from later traditions.
A house in Anchiano, about three kilometres from the town, is traditionally regarded as his birthplace. However, the Leonardo museum explains that the exact house has been debated: the family’s home near Vinci’s castle has also been proposed. The date can therefore be given confidently, while the specific house should be described as the traditional birthplace.