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Sir Charles Keith Frossard (18 February 1922 – 15 July 2012) was a Guernsey politician who served as Bailiff of Guernsey from 1982 to 1992.

Early life

Charles Frossard was born on 18 February 1922; his father, Edward Frossard, was a priest who served as the Dean of Guernsey from 1947 to 1967.

He began studying law at the University of Caen in Normandy until the German invasion of France in 1940, when he fled to England. Subsequently, Frossard fought in the North West Frontier during World War II, earning the rank of captain. During this time he befriended mountaineer Tenzing Norgay. Following the war, he studied at Gray’s Inn and, in 1949, began practise as an advocate.

Career

Frossard began his career in public service in 1958 when he was elected as a deputy for St. Peter Port in the States of Guernsey, a position he held for three terms. In 1967, he was elected Conseiller and became the president of the Advisory and Finance Committee. He later held the posts of Comptroller General (1969–73) and Procureur (1973–1977).

In 1977, he became deputy bailiff of Guernsey, and five years later became bailiff, serving for ten years until his retirement from the role. Until 1995, he remained a judge with the Channel Islands Court of Appeal.

Personal life

From 1960 to 1982, Frossard was a member of the General Synod of the Church of England. He later served as president of the Indian Army Association from 1993 and Grand Master of the Guernsey Freemasons from 1995.

Frossard had two daughters with his wife, Betty. He enjoyed scrambles in the Pyrenees and rifle shooting.

Recognition

Frossard was knighted in the 1983 Birthday Honours and appointed Knight Commander in the 1992 New Year Honours. He was awarded the title of doctor honoris causa by the University of Caen on 23 January 1990 and is the eponym of Sir Charles Frossard House (also known as Custard Castle by locals), a government office in Guernsey that opened in January 1993.

Death

On 15 July 2012, Charles Frossard died at the age of ninety. Offering his condolences to the family of Sir Charles, then-Bailiff Richard Collas stated, "Guernsey has lost a most distinguished son, who enjoyed an extraordinary lifetime of remarkable achievements." He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Notes

1. Equivalent to attorney general.

References

1. ^ "Sir Charles Frossard". The Telegraph. 21 October 2012. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
2. ^ "Former Guernsey Bailiff Sir Charles Frossard dies at 90". BBC. 16 July 2012. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
3. "Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday, 10th June 1983". The London Gazette. No. 49375 (Supplement). 10 June 1983. p. B2. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
4. "Supplement to The London Gazette of Monday, 30th December 1991". The London Gazette. No. 52767 (Supplement). 30 December 1991. p. 8. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
5. "Arrêtés du 23 janvier 1990 conférant le titre de docteur honoris causa" [Orders of 23 January 1990 conferring the title of doctor honoris causa]. Journal officiel de la République française. Lois et décrets (in French). 2 February 1990. ISSN 0373-0425. MENH9000138A. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024 – via Légifrance.
6. Clayton, Laura (23 March 2023). "Focus: What to do with Sir Charles Frossard House". Bailiwick Express. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.

• 1922 births
• 2012 deaths
• Guernsey people
• Bailiffs of Guernsey
• Knights Bachelor
• Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
• University of Caen Normandy alumni