List of governors of California before 1850

Below is a list of the governors of early California (1769–1850),

Felipe de Neve (1724–1784) Founded Los Angeles

Spanish rule (1769–1822)

1st Governor of the Californias

Gaspar de Portolá November 30, 1767 – July 9, 1770

Fernando Rivera y Moncada 9 July 1770-1777

Felipe de Neve 1777–1782

Mexican rule (1822–1846)

the last governor of Alta California under Mexican rule

Luis Antonio Argüello 1822–1825

José Castro 29 September 1835 – 1 January 1836

Juan Bautista Alvarado 1836–1837

Carlos Antonio Carrillo 6 December 1837 – 20 May 1838 (Nominated)

Juan Bautista Alvarado 1837–1842

Manuel Micheltorena 31 December 1842 – 22 February 1845

Pío Pico 22 February 1845 – 10 August 1846

American rule

John D. Sloat July 7 – 29, 1846

Robert F. Stockton July 29, 1846 – January 16, 1847

John C. Frémont January 19, 1847 – February 13, 1847

Stephen W. Kearny February 23, 1847 – May 31, 1847

Richard Barnes Mason May 31, 1847 – April 13, 1849

Persifor Frazer Smith February 28, 1849 – April 12, 1849

Bennet C. Riley April 12, 1849 – December 20, 1849

• List of governors of California since 1850