123k views
4 votes
What position did the king of France appoint Leonardo to when he went to France

User Amore
by
6.7k points

2 Answers

2 votes
In 1516 Francis I of France appointed Leonardo 'Premier Painter and Engineer and Architect to the King', a position he held until his death in 1519.

User Wenmin Wu
by
6.8k points
5 votes
Leonardo was appointed to the position of First Painter, Architect, and Mechanic.

User Zhianc
by
7.4k points