List of colonial heads of The Gambia

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This is a list of colonial administrators in The Gambia from when Fort James was created by the United Kingdom in 1815 until The Gambia's independence in 1965.

Commandants of Fort James (1815–1829) change

Lieutenant Governors of The Gambia (1829–1843) change

In 1821, The Gambia became a British colony. A lieutenant governor was appointed in 1829. They reported to the Governor of Sierra Leone.

Governors of The Gambia (1843–1866) change

Between 1843 and 1866, a governor was appointed who was independent of the Governor of Sierra Leone.

Administrators of The Gambia (1866–1901) change

In 1866 the job of governor was replaced with that of an administrator who reported to the Governor of Sierra Leone.

Governors of The Gambia (1901–1965) change

In 1901, an independent governor was again created.

In 1965, The Gambia achieved independence from the United Kingdom. After independence, the viceroy in The Gambia was the Governor-General of the Gambia.

References change

  • Rulers: The Gambia
  • Guinness Book of Kings, Rulers & Statesmen, Clive Carpenter, Guinness Superlatives Ltd
  • African States and Rulers, John Stewart, McFarland