List of colonial governors in 1785

See also

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1785. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

Great Britain

  • Bombay and Madras – Warren Hastings retires as governor general
  • Jamaica – Alured Clarke, Governor (1784–1790)

Portugal

  • Angola – José de Almeida e Vasconcellos de Soveral e Carvalho, Governor of Angola (1784–1790)
  • Macau – Bernardo Aleixo de Lemos e Faria, Governor of Macau (1783–1788)