Mauritius has been administered by various colonial heads since it was discovered until it became an independent state;
Governor of Dutch Mauritius (Opperhoofd of Mauritius) – 1598 to 1718 Governor of Isle de France (Mauritius) (Gouverneur d'Isle de France) – 1721 to 1810 Governor of British Mauritius (Governor of Mauritius) – 1810 to 1968
See also
Governor-General of Mauritius – 1968 to 1992 President of Mauritius – 1992 to present Prime Minister of Mauritius – 1968 to present Queen of Mauritius – 1968 to 1992