List of governors of Rio de Janeiro

Governor of Rio de Janeiro
Coat of arms
since 1 May 2021
Style
  • Mr. Governor or even simply Governor
    (informal)
  • Most Excellent Mr. Governor
    (formal)
  • His Excellency
    (alternative formal, diplomatic)
StatusHead of government
ResidenceLaranjeiras Palace
Term lengthFour years,
renewable once consecutively
Constituting instrument1989 State Constitution
Inaugural holderFonseca e Silva
Formation15 November 1889 (1889-11-15)
DeputyVice Governor of Rio de Janeiro
Websiterj.gov.br

This is a list of governadores (Portuguese "governors"), interventores ("inspectors") and presidents of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Throughout its history, Rio de Janeiro has been governed by governor-generals, viceroys, ministers of the Empire, provincial presidents, presidents, and mayors, with its current designation "governor" coming with the Brazilian Constitution of 1946.

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