Henry Frye
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Henry E. Frye (born August 1, 1932) is an American judge and politician who served as the first African-American chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Quick Facts Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Member of the North Carolina State Senate ...
Henry Frye | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office 1969–1980 | |
Member of the North Carolina State Senate | |
In office 1981–1982 | |
Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
In office 1999–2001 | |
Preceded by | Burley Mitchell |
Succeeded by | I. Beverly Lake |
Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
In office 1983–2001 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1932-08-01) August 1, 1932 (age 91) Richmond County, North Carolina, U.S. |
Spouse | Shirley Taylor |
Alma mater | North Carolina A&T State University University of North Carolina School of Law |
Occupation | lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Rank | Captain |
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