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José Gabriel Funes

1963 - Today

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José Gabriel Funes, S.J. (born January 31, 1963, in Córdoba) is an Argentine Jesuit priest and astronomer. He was the Director of the Vatican Observatory from August 19, 2006, until September 18, 2015, when he was succeeded by Pope Francis's appointment of Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. Funes serves on the Advisory Council of METI (Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence). Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. José Gabriel Funes is the 625th most popular astronomer, the 866th most popular biography from Argentina and the most popular Argentinean Astronomer.

José Gabriel Funes is most famous for his work as an astronomer and for serving as the director of the Vatican Observatory. He is known for his research on planetary science and for discussing the relationship between faith and science, particularly regarding the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

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Among ASTRONOMERS

Among astronomers, José Gabriel Funes ranks 625 out of 644. Before him are Martha P. Haynes, Dale Frail, Akimasa Nakamura, Stéphane Udry, Anja Cetti Andersen, and Eva Grebel. After him are Peter Kušnirák, Linda A. Morabito, Ulrika Babiaková, Kenneth J. Lawrence, David J. Asher, and Gabriela González.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1963, José Gabriel Funes ranks 952. Before him are Richard R. Arnold, Iqbal Theba, Maria Lundqvist, Philippe Perrin, Michael Cuesta, and Per Johansson. After him are Lori Fung, Vijay Singh, Shiva Ayyadurai, Bernd Gröne, Harald Czudaj, and William Ramallo.

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In Argentina

Among people born in Argentina, José Gabriel Funes ranks 866 out of 1,154. Before him are Facundo Tello (1982), Rubén Wolkowyski (1973), Sandra Díaz (1961), Mercedes Paz (1966), Facundo Ferreyra (1991), and Leonardo Balerdi (1999). After him are Diego Latorre (1969), Agustín Calleri (1976), Darío Benedetto (1990), Inés Gorrochategui (1973), Walter Pérez (1975), and Walter Herrmann (1979).

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Among ASTRONOMERS In Argentina

Among astronomers born in Argentina, José Gabriel Funes ranks 1. After him are Gabriela González (1965).

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