Frank Edward Figgures
British civil servant
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Sir Frank Edward Figgures KCB CMG (5 March 1910 – 27 November 1990)[1] was a British civil servant, noted as the first secretary-general of the European Free Trade Association from 1960 to 1965. In this position he promoted a more united Europe through economic cooperation.[2]
Frank Edward Figgures | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 March 1910 |
| Died | 27 November 1990 (aged 80) |
| Education | New College, Oxford Merton College, Oxford Yale Law School |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Artillery |
| Conflicts | World War II |
Biography
Figgures was educated at Rutlish School, New College and Merton College, and Yale Law School. He was called to the Bar in 1936.[3]
Figgures served in the Royal Artillery during World War II.[4][3] In 1946 he served as under-Secretary to HM Treasury,[5] helping in Britain's recovery effort, and from 1948 to 1951 he served as Director of Trade and Finance for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.[6] He served in various other treasury positions before heading the EFTA in 1960.[4]
