Happy birthday! Didier Queloz turns 60 today

Nobel Prize in Physics 2019 Didier Queloz is celebrating his 60th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed scientists of his generation.

Popular scientist-Nobel laureate Didier Queloz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 60th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Queloz, a cultural icon

Born Didier Patrick Queloz in Geneva on February 23, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swiss history. Queloz's not just a great scientist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Didier hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Didier Queloz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 60.

Happy Birthday, Didier, you're the best!

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