Lawrence Grassi
Italian miner
About Lawrence Grassi
Lived 1890 – 1980 (aged 89). Lawrence Grassi was a mountain guide.
Andrea Lorenzo Grassi (20 December 1890 – 5 February 1980) was an Italian miner known as Lawrence Grassi. He moved to Canada in 1912, taking on work with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), before settling down in Canmore, Alberta, in 1916. There he worked as a miner, until he retired. Grassi became well known for his passion for the mountains, building hiking trails around Canmore and Lake O'Hara, Yoho National Park. Several plaques have been emplaced at these trails to recognize Grassi for this work.
Numerous places bear his name, such as Mount Lawrence Grassi, Grassi Knob, Grassi Lakes, and Lawrence Grassi Middle School.
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Who was Lawrence Grassi?
Italian miner
When was Lawrence Grassi born?
Lawrence Grassi was born on 20 December 1890 in Falmenta.
When did Lawrence Grassi die?
Lawrence Grassi died on 5 February 1980 in Canmore, Alberta.
What was Lawrence Grassi's occupation?
Lawrence Grassi was a mountain guide.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lawrence Grassi. https://biography.guide/lawrence-grassi/
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