Hubert Charles (lawyer)

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Hubert Charles
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President of the Supreme Court of Monaco
In office
2007–2012

Hubert Charles (1925-2017) was a French-Monegasque judge and lawyer, Honorary Professor of Law at the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis, [1] President of Supreme Court of Monaco from 2007 to 2012, [2] Honorary President of the Supreme Court of Monaco. [2] Charles was particularly known for his work in administrative law and town planning law. [3]

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Early life and education

Hubert Charles was born in 1925. His father Jean Charles was a Batonnier of the Order of Lawyers of Nice. [4] Charles obtained a degree in public law and political science, Doctor of Law, Agrégé des Facultés de droit. [1]

Career

In 1961–1962, he worked as an assistant at the University of Aix-en-Provence, and in 1963-1965 as an assistant at the University of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis. [5] Charles was an Honorary Professor of Law at the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis. [1]

On 24 July 2007, Charles was appointed a President of the Supreme Court of Monaco and was reappointed to this post on 5 August 2011. [2] He held this position until July 2012 when he resigned. Didier Linotte became his successor. [6] The honorary position of President of the Supreme Court of Monaco was conferred on Charles. [2]

On 17 November 2009, Charles was awarded the Order of Saint Charles in the rank of Commander. [7] On 23 November 2012, Charles was awarded the second Order of Saint Charles in the rank of Grand Officer. [8]

Hubert Charles died in 2017.

Awards and orders

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