John Henry Whyte (30 April 1928, Penang, Malaysia – 16 May 1990, New York, United States) was an Irish historian, political scientist and author of books on Northern Ireland, divided societies and on church-state affairs in Ireland.
Read more about John Henry Whyte: Early Life, Dispute With The Church and Move To Belfast, Later Career, The John Whyte Trust Fund, Selected Works
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