Xavier Barcons
Spanish physicist and astronomer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Barcons and the second or maternal family name is Jáuregui.
Xavier Barcons Jáuregui is a Spanish physicist and astronomer appointed as ESO director general from 1 September 2017.[1]
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Xavier Barcons | |
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Born | Xavier Barcons Jáuregui 1959 (age 64–65) Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Alma mater | University of Cantabria |
Occupation | Astronomer |
Known for | ESO General Director |
Children | 2 |
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On 29 May 2018, the asteroid 327943 Xavierbarcons was named in his honor.