François-Alphonse Forel
François-Alphonse Forel | |
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| Born | February 2, 1841 |
| Died | August 7, 1912 (aged 71) Morges, Switzerland |
| Alma mater | Academy of Geneva University of Würzburg |
| Known for | Forel–Ule scale Limnology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Natural science |
| Institutions | University of Lausanne |
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. He was also professor at the University of Lausanne and the Father of limnology. Limnology is the study of bodies of fresh water and their biological, chemical, and physical features.