Birthdays occurring on April, 15

1452

Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 Italian draftsman, painter, sculptor, architect and engineer whose genius epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. 1452-1519 Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. More quotations from Leonardo da Vinci

1469

Guru Nanak was born on April 15, 1469 Indian spiritual leader, 1469-1539 Through True Love, she merges with Him. She who does not know her Husband Lord, the Architect of karma, is deluded by falsehood she herself is false. More quotations from Guru Nanak

1814

John Lothrop Motley was born on April 15, 1814 American diplomat and historian. 1814-1877 Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessaries More quotations from John Lothrop Motley

1817

Benjamin Jowett was born on April 15, 1817 British classical scholar, 1817-1893 Young men make great mistakes in life; for one thing, they idealize love too much. More quotations from Benjamin Jowett

1832

Wilhelm Busch was born on April 15, 1832 German painter and poet, 1832-1908 Becoming a father is easy enough, but being one can be very rough More quotations from Wilhelm Busch

Deaths occurring on April, 15

2000

Edward Gorey died on April 15, 2000 American author, illustrator, designer and artist, 1925-2000 Life is intrinsically, well, boring and dangerous at the same time. At any given moment the floor may open up. Of course, it almost never does; that's what makes it so boring. More quotations from Edward Gorey