Auguste Forel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Auguste Forel

Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist and psychiatrist

Date of Birth: 01-Sep-1848

Place of Birth: Morges, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Date of Death: 27-Jul-1931

Profession: psychiatrist, psychologist, neurologist, Esperantist, university teacher, entomologist, philosopher, non-fiction writer, myrmecologist

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Auguste Forel

  • Auguste-Henri Forel (1 September 1848 – 27 July 1931) was a Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist, psychiatrist and eugenicist, notable for his investigations into the structure of the human brain and that of ants.
  • For example, he is considered a co-founder of the neuron theory.
  • Forel is also known for his early contributions to sexology and psychology.
  • From 1978 until 2000 Forel's image appeared on the 1000 Swiss franc banknote.

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