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François-Alphonse Forel

Swiss scientist (1841-1912)

  • Fame49.7
  • Momentum0.5
  • Wikipedia369
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Lived 1841–1912, aged 71Switzerland
SwitzerlandSwitzerlandAcademicsAcademic
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    1841–1912
    Aged 71
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Updated 2026-06-19

François-Alphonse Forel was a Swiss physician and scientist who pioneered the study of lakes, and is thus considered the founder. He was also professor at the University of Lausanne and the Father of limnology. Limnology is the study of bodies of fresh water and their biological, chemical, and physical features.

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