| − | Renaissance Man is a term for a man who is well-rounded and learned in all subjects, as was required of men during the [[Renaissance]]. | + | '''Renaissance Man''' is a term for a man who is learned and accomplished in many subjects, as was considered ideal during the [[Renaissance]]. [[Leonardo da Vinci]] is considered the epitome of the universal genius. In US history, outstanding figures who are considered Renaissance men include [[Thomas Jefferson]] and [[Benjamin Franklin]]. |