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Governor General of Mauritius

Governor-General of Mauritius
Flag of the Governor-General of Mauritius (1968-1992).svg
Style His Excellency
Residence State House (Official)
Appointer Queen of Mauritius
Precursor Governor of British Mauritius
Formation 12 March 1968; 49 years ago (1968-03-12)
First holder Sir John Shaw Rennie
Final holder Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo
Abolished 12 March 1992; 25 years ago (1992-03-12)
Succession President of Mauritius

The Governor-General of Mauritius (French: Gouverneur Général de Maurice) was the acting head of state of Mauritius from 12 March 1968 when the country gained independence as a Commonwealth realm. Queen Elizabeth II was given the title Queen of Mauritius until 12 March 1992 when Mauritius became a republic. The Governor-General was appointed for an indefinite term, serving at the pleasure of the monarch.

According to the Statute of Westminster 1931, the Governor-General was appointed solely on the advice of the Cabinet of Mauritius without the involvement of the British government. In the event of a vacancy, the Chief Justice served as Officer Administering the Government. Both British and Mauritian citizens held the post.

A list of Governors-General of Mauritius from 1968 to 1992.


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