Frank Crisp

Frank Crisp

Sir Frank Crisp, 1st Baronet (25 October 1843 in London - 29 April 1919) was an English lawyer and microscopist. Crisp was an enthusiastic member, and sometime officer, of the Royal Microscopical Society. He was generous in his support of the Society, donating furniture, books and instruments in addition to his work on technical publications.

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