Francisco Javier Varela García (September 7, 1946 – May 28, 2001) was a Chilean biologist, philosopher, and neuroscientist known for introducing the concept of autopoiesis into biology alongside his mentor Humberto Maturana. He was a co-founder of the Mind and Life Institute, which aims to promote dialogue between science and Buddhism.
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Time Zone - America/Santiago (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Francisco
Frenchman, from France
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Francisco Varela belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Talcahuano
Place of Death: 11th arrondissement of Paris
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Colegio del Verbo Divino | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile | University of Chile | Harvard University
Occupation: philosopher | biologist
Spouses: Amy Cohen-Varela
Children: Leonor Varela
Employers: National Center for Scientific Research, France
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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Ephemeris for September 7, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 7, 2025 |
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Sun | 14 Virgo 25 | 15 Virgo 17 | 2 Sagittarius 47 |
Moon | 29 Capricorn 8 | 14 Pisces 3 | 23 Sagittarius 48 |
Mercury | 7 Virgo 39 | 9 Virgo 52 | 23 Scorpio 55 |
Venus | 0 Scorpio 38 | 15 Leo 35 | 20 Scorpio 21 |
Mars | 18 Libra 40 | 20 Libra 16 | 13 Sagittarius 45 |
Jupiter | 26 Libra 24 | 19 Cancer 3 | 13 Scorpio 4 |
Saturn | 4 Leo 45 | 29 Pisces 25 | 9 Leo 19 |
Uranus | 21 Gemini 38 | 1 Gemini 28 | 20 Gemini 28 |
Neptune | 7 Libra 28 | 1 Aries 10 | 10 Libra 11 |
Pluto | 12 Leo 23 | 1 Aquarius 39 | 13 Leo 20 |
Rahu | 16 Gemini 15 | 18 Pisces 16 | 12 Gemini 4 |
Ketu | 16 Sagittarius 15 | 18 Virgo 16 | 12 Sagittarius 4 |
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