James P. Whyte Jr. | |
|---|---|
 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 (aged 85) Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Martha Ann Jones |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| 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]