Forel, F. A. 1841-1912

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Name (Latin)
Forel, F. A. 1841-1912
Other forms of name
Forel, François Alphonse, 1841-1912
Fogel, F., 1841-1912
Date of birth
1841-02-02
Date of death
1912-08-08
Gender
male
MARC
MARC
Other Identifiers
VIAF: 44359008
Wikidata: Q123896
Library of congress: nr 00002636
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Wikipedia description:

François-Alphonse Forel (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa alfɔ̃s fɔʁɛl]; 2 February 1841 – 7 August 1912) was a Swiss physician and scientist who pioneered the study of lakes, and is thus considered the founder, and the Father of limnology. Limnology is the study of bodies of fresh water and their biological, chemical, and physical features.

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