Charles Frossard (bailiff)
Sir Charles Keith Frossard was a Guernsey politician who served as Bailiff of Guernsey from 1982 to 1992.
Early life
Charles Keith 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.Frossard was educated at Elizabeth College, following which he began studying at the University of Caen in Normandy until the German invasion of France in 1940, when he fled to England. Subsequently, Frossard enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders and served in the North West Frontier from 1942 to 1946, earning the rank of captain. During this time, he befriended mountaineer Tenzing Norgay. Following the end of World War II, he returned to Caen and resumed his studies. In 1949, he began practise as an advocate, having attended Gray's Inn and passing fourth in the bar finals.
Career
Frossard began his career in public service in 1958 when he was elected as a deputy for Saint Peter Port in the States of Guernsey. Later representing Saint Sampson, he served as a deputy 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 HM Comptroller and HM Procureur.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. He enjoyed scrambles in the Pyrenees and rifle shooting.Frossard had two daughters with his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Frossard. The couple married in 1950 at the Town Church in Guernsey.