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Auguste Forel
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Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist and psychiatrist (1848-1931)
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Auguste Henri Forel (1848–1931) was a Swiss entomologist, psychiatrist, and neurologist. Born in Morges and educated at the University of Zurich, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy, he worked in Zurich and Munich. He served as an employee of the University of Zurich and was a member of the Universal Esperanto Association. Forel spoke French, Esperanto, and German, and adhered to the Baháʼí Faith. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
His notable works include *Sexuelle Ethik*, *Verbrechen und konstitutionelle Seelenabnormitäten*, and *Hypnotism; or, Suggestion and psychotherapy*. He also authored *Un parasite de la Myrmecia forficata Fabr*. Forel was the father of Oscar Forel and died in Yvorne.
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1931
- Works
- 123
Top works
- Sexuelle Ethik
- Verbrechen und konstitutionelle Seelenabnormitäten
- Hypnotism; or, Suggestion and psychotherapy
- Der Hypnotismus; oder, Die Suggestion und die Psychotherapie
- Un parasite de la Myrmecia forficata Fabr
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Key facts
- Born
- 1 September 1848 ( 1848-09 ) , Morges , Switzerland
- Died
- 27 July 1931 (1931-07-27) (aged 82), Yvorne , Switzerland
- Alma mater
- University of Zurich 1866–;
- Known for
- Contributions to sexology and myrmecology
- Fields
- Myrmecology , Neuroanatomist , Psychiatrist
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
- Place of birth
- Morges
- Place of death
- Yvorne
- Child
- Oscar Forel
- Occupation
- botanical collector
- Position held
- professor
- Educated at
- University of Zurich
- Employer
- University of Zurich
- Languages spoken
- German
- Academic degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Student of
- Theodor Meynert
- Doctoral student
- Josephina Therese Zürcher
- Field of work
- psychiatry
- Image
- Auguste Forel (1899) (cropped).png
- Work location
- Munich
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- Auguste Forel
- date of birth
- 1848-09-01
- date of death
- 1931-07-27
- birth name
- Auguste Henri Forel
- nominated for
- Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- author citation (zoology)
- Forel
- P6944
- Auguste Forel
- name in native language
- Auguste Forel
- Commons Creator page
- Auguste Forel
- collection items at
- Bishop Museum
- municipal affiliation of a Swiss national
- Morges
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Encyclopedic overview
Auguste-Henri Forel ( French pronunciation: [oɡyst ɑ̃ʁi fɔʁɛl]; 1 September 1848 – 27 July 1931) 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.
Early life
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