View source for Colonial governors by century

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These are lists of territorial governors by century and by year, such as the administrators of colonies, [[protectorate]]s, or other [[Dependent territory|dependencies]]. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

For the purposes of these lists, a current dependency is any entity listed on [[dependent territory|these lists of dependent territories and other entities]]. A dependent territory is normally a [[Territory (country subdivision)|territory]] that does not possess full political independence or [[sovereignty]] as a [[sovereign state]] yet remains politically outside the controlling state's integral area.<ref>{{sourcetext|source=United Nations General Assembly Resolution 1514}}</ref> This latter condition distinguishes a dependent territory from an [[autonomous region]] or [[administrative division]], which forms an integral part of the parent state. The administrators of uninhabited territories are excluded.

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==Lists==
* [[List of governors of dependent territories in the 21st century]]
* [[List of governors of dependent territories in the 20th century]]
* [[List of governors of dependent territories in the 19th century]]
* [[List of governors of dependent territories in the 18th century]]
* [[List of governors of dependent territories in the 17th century]]
* [[List of governors of dependent territories in the 16th century]]
* [[List of governors of dependent territories in the 15th century]]

==References==
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