- Born
- 12 November 1896
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Died
- 2 January 1980
- Occupation
- Scientist
Summary
Irene Crespin was a micropalaeontologist. After graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1919, she worked for the Geological Survey of Victoria, describing macro and micro-fossils found in sediment on the Mornington Peninsula. In 1927 she was appointed assistant palaeontologist to Frederick Chapman in the Geological Branch of the Department of Home Affairs. She succeeded him as Commonwealth palaeontologist in 1935, at half his salary.
