The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

May 2, 2009

May 2, 1519

Leonardo DaVinci died on May 2, 1519, in the home given him by the king of France. They were close friends, and one of the gifts DaVinci gave the king, was a metallic lion, which could be opened to show a lily. This referred to the fleur-de-lis which symbolized the French royal house.
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