Colonial heads of Equatorial Guinea - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

List of Colonial Heads of Equatorial Guinea (Fernando Poo/Spanish Guinea)

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Tenure	Incumbent	Notes
7 June 1494 to 1 June 1778	..., Governor
1 June 1778 to 14 November 1778	Felipe de Santos Toro, Governor
14 November 1778 to 30 October 1780	Primo de Rivera, Governor
30 October 1780 to 27 October 1827	vacant
Superintendents and Governors of Fernando Poo (30 June 1849-1855 also British Consuls of the Bight of Biafra Biafra Biafra, officially the Republic of Biafra, was a secessionist state in south-eastern Nigeria that existed from 30 May 1967 to 15 January 1970, taking its name from the Bight of Biafra . The inhabitants were mostly the Igbo people who led the secession due to economic, ethnic, cultural and religious... , Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in... )
27 October 1827 to 1829	William Fitzwilliam Owen William Fitzwilliam Owen Vice Admiral William Fitzwilliam Owen , was a British naval officer and explorer. He is best known for his exploration of the west and east African coasts, discovery of the Seaflower Channel off the coast of Sumatra and for surveying the Canadian Great Lakes... , Superintendent
1829 to 1830	Edward Nicolls Edward Nicolls General Sir Edward Nicolls, KCB was an Irish officer of the Royal Marines. Known as "Fighting Nicolls", he had a distinguished career, was involved in numerous actions, and often received serious wounds. For his service, he received medals and honours, reaching the rank of General... , Superintendent	1st Term
1830 to 1832	John Beecroft John Beecroft John Beecroft was an explorer, governor of Fernando Po and British Consul of the Bight of Benin and Biafra.-Early life:Beecroft was born in England near the port of Whitby, Yorkshire... , acting Superintendent	1st Term
1832 to 1833	Edward Nicolls Edward Nicolls General Sir Edward Nicolls, KCB was an Irish officer of the Royal Marines. Known as "Fighting Nicolls", he had a distinguished career, was involved in numerous actions, and often received serious wounds. For his service, he received medals and honours, reaching the rank of General... , Superintendent	2nd Term
1833 to 10 June 1854	John Beecroft John Beecroft John Beecroft was an explorer, governor of Fernando Po and British Consul of the Bight of Benin and Biafra.-Early life:Beecroft was born in England near the port of Whitby, Yorkshire... , Superinrendent	2nd Term
10 June 1854 to 1855	James Lynslager, Superintendent
1855 to 28 August 1858	Domingo Mustrich, Governor
28 August 1858 to 1 September 1859	Carlos de Chacón y Michelena, Governor
1 September 1859 to 30 June 1862	José de la Gándara y Navarro José de la Gándara y Navarro José de la Gándara y Navarro was a Spanish soldier, born in Bilbao. He entered the military College as a cadet in 1832, joined the army in 1834 as sublieutenant, and served in the campaign against the Carlists till 1839, participating in all the battles... , Governor
30 June 1862 to 1 August 1865	Pantaleón López Ayllón, Governor
1 August 1865 to 31 August 1865	Francisco Osorio Francisco Osorio Francisco Ruben Osorio Gary is a welterweight boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Nicknamed Flash he made his professional debut on March 21, 1997, when he was defeated by countryman Roberto Ortega.-References:... , acting Governor
31 August 1865 to 18 September 1865	Félix Recio, acting Governor	1st Term
18 September 1865 to 1 April 1868	José Gómez Barreda, Governor
1 April 1868 to 9 August 1868	Félix Recio, acting Governor	2nd Term
9 August 1868 to 18 July 1869	Joaquín Souza Gallardo, Governor
21 August 1869 to 11 September 1869	Clemente Ramos, acting Governor
11 September 1869 to 21 January 1870	Manuel Vial, acting Governor	1st Term
21 January 1870 to 11 June 1870	Zoilo Sánchez Ocaña, Governor
11 June 1870 to 16 August 1870	Manuel Vial, acting Governor	2nd Term
16 August 1870 to 14 February 1871	Felipe C. Argüelles, acting Governor	1st Term
14 February 1871 to 28 April 1871	Federico Anrich, Governor
28 April 1871 to 1 October 1871	Felipe C. Argüelles, acting Governor	2nd Term
1 October 1871 to 23 June 1872	Antonio Vivar, acting Governor
23 June 1872 to 5 December 1872	Pedro Osa, acting Governor
5 December 1872 to 22 November 1874	Ignacio García Tudela, Governor
22 November 1874 to 22 January 1875	Jacobo Varela, acting Governor
22 January 1875 to 13 February 1877	Diego Santisteban Chamorro, Governor
13 February 1877 to 1 February 1879	Alejandro Arias Salgado, Governor
1 February 1879 to 21 April 1879	Luis de la Pila, acting Governor
21 April 1879 to 20 June 1879	Juan Aguilar Juan Aguilar Juan Aguilar is a Paraguayan footballer. He currently plays for Club Guaraní.Aguilar had played for Club Guaraní at 2009 Copa Libertadores. He played 3 out of 6 group stage matches.In summer 2009, he was signed for Eupen on loan.... , acting Governor
20 June 1879 to 24 July 1879	José Montes de Oca, acting Governor	1st time
24 July 1879 to 3 September 1880	Enrique Santaló, Governor
3 September 1880 to 24 January 1883	José Montes de Oca, Governor	2nd Term
24 January 1883 to 25 January 1883	Francisco Romera, acting Governor
25 January 1883 to 28 December 1884	Antonio Cano, Governor
28 December 1884 to 28 January 1885	Waldo Pérez Cossio, acting Governor
28 January 1885 to 1 October 1887	José Montes de Oca	3rd Term
1 October 1887 to 8 November 1887	Juan de la Rocha, acting Governor
8 November 1887 to 4 February 1888	Luis Navarro, Governor
4 February 1888 to 20 April 1888	José de Ibarra José de Ibarra José de Ibarra was a Mexican painter. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and died 21 Nov 1756 in Mexico City. He was a student of painter Juan Correa. Many of his pieces are preserved in Mexican museums and the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City. He was one of the most prolific painters of... , acting	1st Term
20 April 1888 to 21 April 1890	Antonio Morena Guerra, Governor
21 April 1890 to 4 November 1890	José de Ibarra José de Ibarra José de Ibarra was a Mexican painter. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and died 21 Nov 1756 in Mexico City. He was a student of painter Juan Correa. Many of his pieces are preserved in Mexican museums and the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City. He was one of the most prolific painters of...	2nd Term
4 November 1890 to 22 December 1890	José Gómez Barreda, Governor
22 December 1890 to 24 December 1891	José de Barrasa, Governor
24 December 1891 to 10 April 1892	Antonio Martínez, Governor
10 April 1892 to 12 May 1893	Eulogio Merchán, Governor
12 May 1893 to 17 May 1893	Dionisio Shelly, acting Governor	1st Term
17 May 1893 to 1 June 1893	Pio Porcell, acting Governor
1 June 1893 to 29 July 1893	Dionisio Shelly, acting Governor	2nd Term
29 July 1893 to 16 February 1895	José de la Puente Basseve, Governor
16 February 1895 to 21 July 1895	Agustín Cuesta, acting Governor
21 July 1895 to 19 May 1897	Adolfo de España y Gómez de Humarán, Governor
19 May 1897 to 19 June 1897	Armando Pontes, acting Governor
19 June 1897 to 21 July 1897	Mateo Mezquida, acting Governor
21 July 1897 to 19 October 1897	Manuel Rico, Governor
19 October 1897 to 7 November 1899	José Rodríguez Vera, Governor
7 November 1899 to 30 November 1899	Francisco Guarro, acting Governor
30 November 1899 to 12 December 1899	Guillermo Lacave, acting Governor
14 December 1899 to 3 March 1901	Francisco Dueñas Francisco Dueñas Francisco Dueñas was President of El Salvador 13 May 1851 - 30 January 1852, 1852 - 1 February 1854 and 1 - 12 February 1856 and 26 October 1863 - 15 April 1871. He was a member of the Conservative Party.... , Governor
3 March 1901 to 25 February 1905	José de Ibarra Autrán, Governor
25 February 1905 to 26 March 1906	José Gómez de la Serna, Governor
26 March 1906 to 20 September 1906	Diego Saavedra y Magdalena, Governor	1st Term
20 September 1906 to 18 February 1907	Ángel Barrera y Luyando, Governor	1st Term
18 February 1907 to 17 August 1908	Luis Ramos Izquierdo y Vivar, Governor
17 August 1908 to 30 September 1908	Luis Dabán, acting Governor
30 September 1908 to 19 October 1908	Diego Saavedra y Magdalena, acting	2nd time
19 October 1908 to 10 September 1910	José Centeño Anchorena, Governor
10 September 1910 to 8 February 1924	Ángel Barrera y Luyando, Governor	2nd Term
8 February 1924 to 1926	Carlos Tovar de Revilla, Governor
1926 to 1931	Miguel Núñez de Prado, Governor
1931 to 1932	Gustavo de Sostoa y Sthamer, Governor
1933 to 1934	Estanislao Lluesma García, Governor
1934 to 1935	Ángel Manzaneque Feltrer, Governor
1935 to 1936	Luis Sánchez Guerra Sáez, Governor
1936 to 1937	Manuel de Mendívil y Elfo, Governor
1937 to 1941	Juan Fontán y Lobé, Governor
1941 to 1943	Mariano Alonso Alonso, Governor
1943 to 1949	Juan Marián Bonelli Rubio, Governor
1949 to 1962	Faustino Ruíz González, Governor
1962 to 15 December 1963	Francisco Núñez Rodríguez, Governor	Becoming High Commissioner
Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...	Self-rule
15 December 1963 to 1964	Francisco Núñez Rodríguez, High Commissioner	Hitherto Governor
1964 to 1966	Pedro Latorre Alcubierre, High Commissioner
1966 to 12 October 1968	Víctor Suances Díaz del Río, High Commissioner
12 October 1968	Independence as Republic of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...

For continuation after independence, see: Heads of State of Equatorial Guinea

Heads of state of Equatorial Guinea

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