Xavier Barcons facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Barcons and the second or maternal family name is Jáuregui.
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Xavier Barcons
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Prof. Xavier Barcons at ESO Headquarters
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Xavier Barcons Jáuregui
1959 (age 64–65) Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | University of Cantabria |
| Occupation | Astronomer |
| Known for | ESO General Director |
| Children | 2 |
Xavier Barcons Jáuregui is a Spanish physicist and astronomer appointed as ESO director general from 1 September 2017.
On 29 May 2018, the asteroid 327943 Xavierbarcons was named in his honor.
See also
In Spanish: Xavier Barcons Jáuregui para niños
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