About Gillian White
Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 79–80). Gillian White was a jurist.
Gillian Mary White (1936-2016, married name Fraser) was an English lawyer and professor of law. She was professor of international law at the University of Manchester from 1975 until her retirement in 1991. She was the first English woman to be appointed as a professor of law in the United Kingdom, and the first woman to hold such a post in mainland Britain (South African Claire Palley having been appointed professor of law at Queen's University Belfast in 1970).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gillian White?
English lawyer (1936–2016)
When was Gillian White born?
Gillian White was born in 1936.
When did Gillian White die?
Gillian White died in 2016.
What was Gillian White's occupation?
Gillian White was a jurist.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gillian White (lawyer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gillian White. https://biography.guide/gillian-white-jurist/
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