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Also known as Forel, Auguste Henri Forel, Auguste-Henri Forel

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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Person · Open Library

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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Origin
London
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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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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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