Auguste Forel

Auguste Forel
Auguste Forel
	Forel c. 1900
Born	1 September 1848; Morges, Switzerland
Died	27 July 1931 (aged 82); Yvorne, Switzerland
Alma mater	University of Zurich 1866–;
Known for	Contributions to sexology and myrmecology
	Scientific career
Fields	Myrmecology; Neuroanatomist; Psychiatrist
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Auguste-Henri Forel (French pronunciation: [oɡyst ɑ̃ʁi fɔʁɛl]; 1 September 1848 – 27 July 1931) was a Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist, psychiatrist and eugenicist,^[1] 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.^[2]^[3] Forel is also known for his early contributions to sexology and psychology.^[4] From 1978 until 2000 Forel's image appeared on the 1000 Swiss franc banknote.

Auguste Forel
Forel c. 1900
Born	1 September 1848 (1848-09) Morges, Switzerland
Died	27 July 1931 (1931-07-28) (aged 82) Yvorne, Switzerland
Alma mater	University of Zurich 1866–;
Known for	Contributions to sexology and myrmecology
Scientific career
Fields	Myrmecology Neuroanatomist Psychiatrist

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