Frank Crean (civil engineer)

Frank Crean
Born
Francis Joseph Crean

1875
Dublin, Ireland
Died18 December 1932 (age 57) Toronto, Canada
Burial placeMount Hope Cemetery, Toronto
NationalityIrish
EducationBelvedere College
Clongowes Wood College
Occupation(s)Civil engineer, author, soldier
Notable workNew Northwest Exploration (1910)
SpouseJosephine Gigot
RelativesThomas Crean (brother)
Patrick Crean (nephew)

Frank Crean (1875 – 1932) was an Irish-born Canadian civil engineer. In 1908 and 1909, he led successive expeditions in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta to report on the regions agricultural potential. Crean lake, the largest in Prince Albert National Park is named in recognition of his contribution to Canadian exploration.