Frederic G. Ranken (c. 1869 – October 19, 1905, in Manhattan)[1] was an American librettist, lyricist, and playwright for light operas and musicals staged on Broadway from 1899 through 1907.
Frederic G. Ranken was born in Troy, New York, the son of the owner of an electrical works in that city.
[1] He was educated at schools in his home town and began his professional life working for his father.
[1] He was the librettist for Victor Herbert's 1899 operetta The Ameer which was staged at Broadway's Wallack's Theatre.
[8] He also was a lyricist for songs written by Gustave Kerker for the 1903 musical Winsome Winnie which was staged at the Casino Theatre.