James P. Whyte Jr.
James P. Whyte Jr. | |
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![]() Portrait of Whyte, 1975 | |
16th Dean of William & Mary Law School | |
In office 1969–1975 | |
Acting 1969–1970 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Curtis |
Succeeded by | William B. Spong Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | James Primrose Whyte Jr. August 25, 1921 Columbus, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | January 7, 2007 Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 85)
Spouse | Martha Ann Jones |
Education | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1943–1946 (active) 1946–1967 (reserve) |
Rank | Commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
James Primrose Whyte Jr. (August 25, 1921 – January 7, 2007) was an American attorney and educator. He was a professor at William & Mary Law School and served as the school's dean from 1965 until his resignation to return to full-time teaching in 1975.[1][2]