List of governors of Singapore

The persons on this position governed Singapore from 1819 to 1826, on behalf of the British East India Company.

George III George IV The Governor of the Straits Settlements ruled the Straits Settlements.

The persons on this position governed the Straits Settlements from 1826 to 1946, on behalf of the British East India Company (1826–1858), the India Office (1858–1867) and the Colonial Office (1867–1946) respectively.

of the Prince of Wales Island Edward VIII George VI During the Japanese occupation of Singapore, there were two Mayors[2] and five Military Administrators appointed to Syonan-to.

The persons on this position governed the Colony of Singapore from 1946 to 1959, on behalf of the Colonial Office until Singapore gained self-governance in 1959 in which the Office of the Governor was abolished.