The governor of Macau ( pt, Governador de Macau; ) was a Portuguese colonial official who headed the

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, before 1623 called captain-major ( pt, Capitão-mor). The post was replaced on 20 December 1999 upon the

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by the office of the chief executive of Macau.

Powers of the governor of Macau

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List of captains-major and governors of Macau (1557–1999)

The date refers to the date of appointment.

Powers of the governor of Macau

List of captains-major and governors of Macau (1557–1999)

Captains-major

Governors

See also