List of Governors of Antigua
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This is a list of viceroys of Antigua and Barbuda
, from its initial colonisation in 1632 until its independence in 1981. Between 1671 and 1816, Antigua was part of the British Leeward Islands
and its viceroy was the Governor of the Leeward Islands. The colony of the Leeward Islands was split in two in 1816, and the Governor of Antigua became the viceroy in Antigua, Barbuda and Montserrat
. In 1833 the British Leeward Islands were reformed, and the Governor of Antigua represented the monarch in all of the British Leeward Islands
until 1871, when he became the Governor of the Leeward Islands again.
, whose governor remained on Antigua. Until 1747, a lieutenant governor was appointed on Antigua to oversee domestic affairs.
was dissolved, and a new governor was appointed in Antigua.
From 1833, the Governor of Antigua was viceroy in the colony of the British Leeward Islands
:
In 1871, the Governor of Antigua became the Governor of the Leeward Islands.
In 1981 Antigua and Barbuda achieved independence. For a list of viceroys after independence, see List of Governors-General of Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands...
, from its initial colonisation in 1632 until its independence in 1981. Between 1671 and 1816, Antigua was part of the British Leeward Islands
British Leeward Islands
The British Leeward Islands was a British colony existing between 1833 and 1960, and consisting of Antigua, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and Dominica....
and its viceroy was the Governor of the Leeward Islands. The colony of the Leeward Islands was split in two in 1816, and the Governor of Antigua became the viceroy in Antigua, Barbuda and Montserrat
Montserrat
Montserrat is a British overseas territory located in the Leeward Islands, part of the chain of islands called the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies. This island measures approximately long and wide, giving of coastline...
. In 1833 the British Leeward Islands were reformed, and the Governor of Antigua represented the monarch in all of the British Leeward Islands
British Leeward Islands
The British Leeward Islands was a British colony existing between 1833 and 1960, and consisting of Antigua, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and Dominica....
until 1871, when he became the Governor of the Leeward Islands again.
Governors of Antigua (1632–1671)
- Sir Thomas WarnerThomas Warner (explorer)Sir Thomas Warner was an explorer and a captain. He is famous for settling on Saint Kitts, the first English colony in the Caribbean in 1624.-Early life:...
, 1632–1635 - Edward Warner, 1635–1639
- Rowland Thompson, 1639–1640
- Henry Ashton, 1640–1652
- Christopher Keynell, 1652–1660
- John Bunckley, 1661–1664
- Robert Carden, 1665–November 1666
- Robert le Fichot des Friches, sieur de Clodoré, November 1666, (French occupation)
- Quest, November 1666–9 November 1666, (French occupation)
- Daniel Fitche (or Fish), 1666–1667?
- Henry WilloughbyHenry Willoughby (governor)Henry Willoughby was an English military officer, the Governor of Barbados and Antigua .He was the fifth son of William Willoughby, 6th Baron Willoughby of Parham.-External links:*...
, 1667–1670 - Samuel Winthrop, 1668–1671
Lieutenant Governors of Antigua (1671–1747)
In 1671, Antigua became part of the newly formed colony of the Leeward IslandsBritish Leeward Islands
The British Leeward Islands was a British colony existing between 1833 and 1960, and consisting of Antigua, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and Dominica....
, whose governor remained on Antigua. Until 1747, a lieutenant governor was appointed on Antigua to oversee domestic affairs.
- Philip WarnerPhilip WarnerPhilip G Warner is a freelance photographer in Los Angeles, CA. His work has been published world wide and featured on Playboy.com, the E Channel, Kink Events, CSI-NY, and in galleries across the US....
, 1671–1675 - Rowland Williams, 1675–1678, first time
- James Vaughan, 1678–1680
- Valentine Russell, 1680–1682
- Paul Lee, 1682–1683
- Edward PowellEdward PowellEdward Powell was a Welsh Roman Catholic priest and theologian, in opposition to Henry VIII of England. He is a Catholic martyr, beatified in 1886.-Life:...
, 1683–1688 - Rowland Williams, 1689–1692, second time
- vacant
- John Yeamans, 1698–1715
- Edward Byam, 1715–4 December 1741
- George Lucas 1742–1747
Governors of Antigua (1816–1871)
In 1816, the British Leeward IslandsBritish Leeward Islands
The British Leeward Islands was a British colony existing between 1833 and 1960, and consisting of Antigua, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and Dominica....
was dissolved, and a new governor was appointed in Antigua.
- George William Ramsay, 1816–1819
- Sir Benjamin d'UrbanBenjamin d'UrbanLieutenant-General Sir Benjamin d'Urban, GCB, KCH, KCTS was a British general and colonial administrator, who is best known for his frontier policy when he was the Governor in the Cape Colony .-Early career:...
, 1819–1826 - Sir Patrick Ross, 1826–1832
- Evan John Murray MacGregor, 1832–1833, acting
From 1833, the Governor of Antigua was viceroy in the colony of the British Leeward Islands
British Leeward Islands
The British Leeward Islands was a British colony existing between 1833 and 1960, and consisting of Antigua, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and Dominica....
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- Evan John Murray MacGregor, 1833–1836, continued, acting to 1834
- Sir William MacBean George ColebrookeWilliam MacBean George ColebrookeSir William MacBean George Colebrooke was a career soldier and colonial administrator who became lieutenant governor of New Brunswick in 1841.- External links :*...
, 1837–1842 - Sir Charles Augustus FitzroyCharles Augustus FitzRoySir Charles Augustus FitzRoy, KCH, KCB was a British military officer, politician and member of the aristocracy, who held governorships in several British colonies during the 19th century.-Family and peerage:...
, 1842–1846 - James Macaulay HigginsonJames Macaulay HigginsonJames Macaulay Higginson was Governor of Antigua from 1847 to 1850.Sir James Macaulay Higginson was 8th Governor of Mauritius from 8 Jan 1851 to 20 Sep 1857.He was made a Companion of the Order of Bath in 1851 and a Knight Commander in 1857....
, 1847–1850 - Robert James MackintoshRobert James MackintoshRobert James Mackintosh , son of Sir James Mackintosh and his second wife, was a British colonial governor. As Governor of Antigua, he was the viceroy in the Leeward Islands colony between 1850 and 1855....
, 1850–1855 - Ker Baillie HamiltonKer Baillie HamiltonKer Baillie Hamilton colonial governor born in Cleveland, England and died in Tunbridge Wells, England.Hamilton was educated at the Royal Military College, Woolwich where he went on to serve in Mauritius and the Cape of Good Hope. In 1846 became governor of Grenada. Beginning in 1851 he was the...
, 1855–1863 - Sir Stephen John HillStephen John HillSir Stephen John Hill, KCMG, CB was a colonial governor.Born in the West Indies, Hill began his colonial service in Africa, becoming governor of the Gold Coast in 1851. In 1854 he became governor of Sierra Leone. Then in 1863 he was appointed governor of the Leeward Islands and Antigua...
, 1863–1868 - Sir Benjamin Chilley Campbell Pine, 1868–1871
In 1871, the Governor of Antigua became the Governor of the Leeward Islands.
Administrators of Antigua (1936–1966)
- Hubert Eugène Bader, 1936
- James Dundas Harford, 1936–1941
- Herbert Boon, 1941–1944
- F. S. Harcourt, 1944–1946
- Leslie Stuart Greening, 1946–1947
- Richard St. John Ormerod Wayne, 1947–1954
- Alec Lovelace, 1954–1958
- Ian Turbott, 1958–1964
- David James Gardiner Rose, 1964–1966
Governors of Antigua and Barbuda (1967–1981)
- Sir Wilfred JacobsWilfred JacobsSir Wilfred Ebenezer Jacobs was the first Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda. He held this position from 1 November 1981 to 10 June 1993. He was replaced by James Carlisle. He was also the governor of Antigua and Barbuda from 1967 until that country gained independence in 1981 and he became...
, 1967–1981
In 1981 Antigua and Barbuda achieved independence. For a list of viceroys after independence, see List of Governors-General of Antigua and Barbuda.