Francesco de Melzi was an Italian painter...He was basically Leonardo Da Vinci's favorite student and life companion.
(this isnt an answer) Obviously you came from k12 so we are in the same boat, did you ever find the answer?
Needs: food, shelter, clothing, water, sleep.
Wants: Phone, pets, house decor, cookware, pictures.
And then, I'm not sure what your family does for the first question.