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Hubert Charles
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]

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

  • Order of Saint Charles (rank of Commander, 2009)
  • Order of Saint Charles (rank of Grand Officer, 2012)
  • Order of Academic Palms

References

  1. ^ a b c "Mieux comprendre l'intercommunalité dans les A.-M. (site CCI)". WebtimeMedias (in French). 2001-09-21. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ordonnance souveraine n° 3.409 du 5 août 2011 portant nomination du Président, du Vice-président et des membres du Tribunal Suprême / Journal 8029 / Année 2011 / Journaux / Accueil - Journal de Monaco". journaldemonaco.gouv.mc. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  3. ^ "OFFICIEL - Nouveaux membres du Tribunal Suprême". lepetitjournal.com (in French). Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  4. ^ "Cabinet d'avocat Nice Neveu, Charles et Associés". NEVEU, CHARLES & Associés - NEVEU, CHARLES & Associés (in French). Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  5. ^ "M. Hubert CHARLES - Professeur émérite de droit public à l'Université de Nice-Sophia-Antipolis - Biographie mise à jour le 14 janvier 2021 - LesBiographies.com". www.lesbiographies.com. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  6. ^ "Tribunal suprême de Monaco : nouveau Président". Association des Cours Constitutionnelles Francophones (in French). 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  7. ^ "Remise de Décorations dans les Ordres de Saint-Charles et de Grimaldi par S.A.S. le Prince Souverain". www.palais.mc. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  8. ^ "Ordonnance Souveraine n° 4.039 du 17 novembre 2012 portant promotions ou nominations dans l'Ordre de Saint-Charles" (PDF). JOURNAL DE MONACO. 2013-11-23. Retrieved 2021-02-01.