The following list shows all historical leaders of Gabon starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
Gabon
Acting President
Since Aug 30th, 2023
Gabon
President
Nov 15th, 2018 to Feb 25th, 2019
Gabon
President
Oct 16th, 2009 to Aug 30th, 2023
Gabon
Acting President
Jun 10th, 2009 to Oct 16th, 2009
Gabon
Acting President
May 6th, 2009 to Jun 10th, 2009
Gabon
President
Dec 2nd, 1967 to Jun 8th, 2009
Gabon
President
Feb 18th, 1964 to Feb 19th, 1964
Gabon
Co-Presidents
Feb 17th, 1964 to Feb 18th, 1964
Gabon
President
Aug 17th, 1960 to Nov 27th, 1967
French Equatorial Africa
High Commissioner
Jul 15th, 1958 to Aug 15th, 1960
French Equatorial Africa
High Commissioner
Jan 29th, 1958 to Jul 15th, 1958
French Equatorial Africa
High Commissioner
Apr 4th, 1957 to Jan 29th, 1958
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Sep 21st, 1951 to Apr 4th, 1957
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Mar 26th, 1948 to Sep 21st, 1951
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Sep 17th, 1947 to Mar 26th, 1948
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Jul 5th, 1947 to Sep 17th, 1947
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jun 5th, 1947 to Jul 5th, 1947
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Aug 3rd, 1946 to Jun 5th, 1947
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Feb 15th, 1944 to Aug 3rd, 1946
French Equatorial Africa
High Commissioner of Free French Africa
Aug 1st, 1941 to Jul 31st, 1942
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Dec 30th, 1940 to May 17th, 1944
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Nov 12th, 1940 to Dec 30th, 1940
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Aug 28th, 1940 to Nov 12th, 1940
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jul 17th, 1940 to Aug 28th, 1940
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Sep 3rd, 1939 to Aug 28th, 1940
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Apr 21st, 1939 to Sep 3rd, 1939
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Apr 5th, 1936 to Apr 21st, 1939
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Mar 20th, 1935 to Apr 5th, 1936
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Oct 16th, 1934 to Mar 15th, 1935
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Sep 20th, 1934 to Oct 16th, 1934
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Dec 1st, 1932 to Dec 11th, 1933
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Nov 27th, 1930 to Mar 11th, 1931
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jul 1st, 1927 to Oct 17th, 1927
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jan 22nd, 1927 to Jun 30th, 1927
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
May 11th, 1925 to Dec 31st, 1925
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Oct 16th, 1924 to Sep 20th, 1934
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Oct 1st, 1924 to Oct 16th, 1924
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Sep 1st, 1924 to Oct 1st, 1924
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jul 8th, 1924 to Aug 31st, 1924
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Aug 21st, 1923 to Jul 8th, 1924
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Nov 1st, 1920 to Aug 30th, 1930
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Sep 5th, 1920 to Aug 21st, 1923
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
May 16th, 1920 to Sep 5th, 1920
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Aug 1st, 1918 to May 16th, 1920
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jun 17th, 1917 to Jul 23rd, 1918
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
May 15th, 1917 to May 16th, 1920
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Nov 17th, 1913 to Sep 14th, 1914
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
May 1st, 1913 to Nov 17th, 1913
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Oct 17th, 1912 to Apr 30th, 1913
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Apr 1st, 1911 to May 11th, 1911
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Mar 6th, 1911 to Mar 31st, 1911
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jul 1st, 1910 to Mar 6th, 1911
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jan 1st, 1910 to Jun 30th, 1910
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Oct 18th, 1909 to Dec 31st, 1919
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Governor-General
Jun 28th, 1908 to Feb 16th, 1909
French Equatorial Africa
Governor-General
Jun 28th, 1908 to May 15th, 1917
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Commissioner-General
Apr 5th, 1907 to Jun 28th, 1908
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Commissioner-General
Sep 25th, 1906 to Apr 5th, 1907
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Commissioner-General
Aug 17th, 1905 to May 11th, 1906
French Equatorial Africa
Commissioner-General
Jan 21st, 1904 to Feb 13th, 1908
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Commissioner-General
Jan 1st, 1903 to Jan 21st, 1904
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Commissioner-General
Jan 1st, 1902 to Dec 31st, 1902
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Commissioner-General
Dec 1st, 1900 to Dec 31st, 1901
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Commissioner-General
Apr 28th, 1900 to Nov 30th, 1900
French Equatorial Africa
Acting Commissioner-General
Oct 1st, 1899 to Mar 31st, 1900
French Equatorial Africa
Commissioner-General
Sep 28th, 1897 to Apr 28th, 1900
