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Date of Birth
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07-September-1946
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Place of Birth
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Santiago
(Chile, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Santiago Province, Chile)
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Nationality
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Chile
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Also know as
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Francisco Javier Varela GarcÃa, Francisco J. Varela, Francisco Varela GarcÃa
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Profession
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Philosopher, Biologist, Neuroscientist, Writer
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Francisco Javier Varela GarcÃa was a Chilean biologist, philosopher, and neuroscientist who, together with his teacher Humberto Maturana, is best known for introducing the concept of autopoiesis to biology, and for co-founding the Mind and Life Institute to promote dialog between science and Buddhism.
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