Auguste Forel

✶September 1, 1848

†July 27, 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.

Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist and psychiatrist (1848–1931)

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