List of colonial governors in 1844

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1844. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

Denmark

• South Greenland – Carl Peter Holbøll, Inspector of South Greenland (1828–1856)

France

• Algeria – Thomas Robert Bugeaud, Governor-General of Algeria (1841–1847)
• Oceania – Armand Joseph Bruat, Governor of the Colony of Oceania (1843–1847)

Portugal

• Angola –
  1. Temporarily vacant (1843–1844)
  2. Lorenço Germack Possolo, Governor-General of Angola (1844–1845)

United Kingdom

• Malta Colony – Patrick Stuart, Governor of Malta (1843–1847)
• New South Wales – Major George Gipps, Governor of New South Wales (1838–1846)
• South Australia – Sir George Grey, Governor of South Australia (1841–1845)
• Western Australia – John Hutt, Governor of Western Australia (1839–1846)