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Auguste Forel
September 1, 1848 – July 27, 1931
Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist and psychiatrist (1848–1931)
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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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- Anniversary · July 27
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