Bailiwick of Guernsey


  • Vicinity: English Channel
  • Official Name: Bailiwick of Guernsey
  • Type: British Crown Dependency

Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in both France and England. The islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II. Guernsey is a British crown dependency but is not part of the UK or of the European Union. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation. - The World Factbook


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Places

Name of Notable Genus AsNotedIn No Address Proximity Area
Name Genus AsNotedIn Address Proximity Area
Alderney

Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1792/00/00 James Cosmo Melvill Born James Cosmo Melvill is born at Guernsey, the third son of Philip Melvill and his wife, Elizabeth Carey (died 1844), youngest daughter of Peter Dobree of Beauregarde, Guernsey.
1963/08/08 The Beatles Performers The Beatles rock the Candie Gardens, Guernsey, Channel Islands. The Beatles' Summer 1963 UK Tour

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Location

Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France - The World Factbook

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Particulars for Bailiwick of Guernsey:
Locale Type British Crown Dependency




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