Dame Frances Lannon DBE FRHistS (born 22 December 1945) is a retired British academic and educator.
Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, she was educated at Lady Margaret Hall (BA) and at St Antony's College (DPhil).
After teaching at Queen Mary University of London and holding a Fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, she was in 1977 appointed Fellow and Tutor in Modern History at Lady Margaret Hall.
[1] As Principal, Lannon oversaw a buildings project entitled the 'New Era Campaign' to increase Lady Margaret Hall's accommodation and seminar room space.
Lannon was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to higher education.