List of colonial governors in 1956

See also
List of colonial governors in 1955 Events of 1956 List of colonial governors in 1957 Colonial governors by year List of current dependent territory leaders List of state leaders in 1956 List of religious leaders in 1956

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1956. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

Belgium

Belgian Congo – Léon Pétillon, Governor-General of Belgian Congo (1952–1958)

France

French Somaliland – René Jean Albert Petitbon, Governor of French Somaliland (1954–1957)
Guinea –
1. Charles-Henri Bonfils, Governor of Guinea (1955–1956)
2. Jean Paul Ramadier, Governor of Guinea (1956–1958)

Portugal

Angola –
1. Manoel de Gusmão Mascarenhas Gaivão, High Commissioner of Angola (1955–1956)
2. Horácio José de Sá Viana Rebelo, High Commissioner of Angola (1956–1960)

United Kingdom

Aden –
1. Sir Tom Hickinbotham, Governor of Aden (1951–1956)
2. Sir William Henry Tucker Luce, Governor of Aden (1956–1960)
Malta Colony – Sir Robert Laycock, Governor of Malta (1954–1959)
Northern Rhodesia – Sir Arthur Benson, Governor of Northern Rhodesia (1954–1959)