List of colonial governors in 1956

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1956. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

See also

Belgium
  • Belgian Congo – Léon Pétillon, Governor-General of Belgian Congo (1952–1958)

France
  • French Somaliland – René Petitbon, Governor of French Somaliland (1954–1957)
  • Guinea –
    1. Charles-Henri Bonfils, Governor of Guinea (1955–1956)
    2. Jean Paul Ramadier, Governor of Guinea (1956–1958)

Portugal
  • Angola –
    1. Manoel de Gusmão Mascarenhas Gaivão, High Commissioner of Angola (1955–1956)
    2. Horácio José de Sá Viana Rebelo, High Commissioner of Angola (1956–1960)

United Kingdom
  • Aden –
    1. Sir Tom Hickinbotham, Governor of Aden (1951–1956)
    2. Sir William Henry Tucker Luce, Governor of Aden (1956–1960)
  • Malta Colony – Sir Robert Laycock, Governor of Malta (1954–1959)
  • Northern Rhodesia – Sir Arthur Benson, Governor of Northern Rhodesia (1954–1959)
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