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This is a list of colonial governors of
Seychelles
Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, V ...
, an
archipelagic
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island country
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in the
Indian Ocean
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. Seychelles was first
colonized
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by the French in 1770, and captured by the British in 1810, who
governed it under the subordination to
Mauritius
Mauritius ( ; french: Maurice, link=no ; mfe, label=Mauritian Creole, Moris ), officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about off the southeast coast of the African continent, east of Madagascar. It incl ...
until 1903, when it became a
separate crown colony. Seychelles achieved
independence
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from the United Kingdom on 29 June 1976.
List of governors
Italics indicate ''de facto'' continuation of office
For continuation after independence, ''see: ''
List of presidents of Seychelles
This article contains a list of presidents of the Republic of Seychelles.
Presidents (1976–present)
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Timeline
Latest election
See also
*Seychelles
**Politics of Seychelles
** List of colonial governors of Seychelles
**Vice-Pres ...
See also
*
Seychelles
Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, V ...
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Politics of Seychelles
The politics of Seychelles have historical roots in both one-party socialism and autocratic rule. Following independence from the United Kingdom in 1976, Seychelles was a sovereign republic until 1977, when the original President and leader of t ...
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List of presidents of Seychelles
This article contains a list of presidents of the Republic of Seychelles.
Presidents (1976–present)
:Notes
Timeline
Latest election
See also
*Seychelles
**Politics of Seychelles
** List of colonial governors of Seychelles
**Vice-Pres ...
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Vice-President of Seychelles
The vice-president of Seychelles is the second highest political office in the Seychelles. The position was created in 1996.
Vice-Presidents of Seychelles (1996–present)
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Timeline
See also
*Seychelles
**Politics of Seychelles
** Lis ...
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Prime Minister of Seychelles
The prime minister of Seychelles was an executive position in the government of the Seychelles from 1970 until 1977.
Prime ministers of Seychelles (1970–1977)
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Timeline
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*Seychelles
**Politics of Seychelles
** List of colon ...
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Lists of office-holders
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References
External links
World Statesmen – Seychelles
{{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Colonial Heads Of The Seychelles
Governor
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Governors
A governor is an politician, administrative leader and head of a polity or Region#Political_regions, political region, ranking under the Head of State, head of state and in some cases, such as governor-general, governors-general, as the head of ...
Seychelles
Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, V ...
Seychelles
Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, V ...
European colonisation in Africa