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Auguste Forel

Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist and psychiatrist (1848-1931)

  • Fame53.6
  • Momentum1.5
  • Wikipedia2.1K
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Lived 1848–1931, aged 83Switzerland
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    1848–1931
    Aged 83
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Updated 2026-06-24

Auguste-Henri Forel was a Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist, psychiatrist and former eugenicist, notable for his investigations into the structure of the human brain and that of ants. 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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