This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1849. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.
United Kingdom edit
- Province of Canada – Lord Elgin, Governor General (1847–1854)
- Malta – Richard More O'Ferrall, Governor of Malta (1847–1851)
- New South Wales – Lieutenant Colonel Charles FitzRoy, Governor of New South Wales (1846–1855)
- South Australia – Sir Henry Fox Young, Governor of South Australia (1848–1854)
- Western Australia – Captain Charles Fitzgerald, Governor of Western Australia (1848–1855)
Portugal edit
- Angola – Adrião da Silveiro Pinto, Governor-General of Angola (1848–1851)