List of colonial governors in 1748

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1748. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

Denmark

• St. Thomas & St. John – Christian Suhm, Governor of St. Thomas & St. John (1747–1758)
• St. Croix – Jens Hansen, Governor of St. Croix (1747–1751)

Great Britain

• Bahamas – John Tinker, Governor of the Bahamas (1740–1758)
• Massachusetts Bay Colony – William Shirley, Governor (1741–1749)

Portugal

• Angola –
  1. Joaquim Jacques de Magalhães, Governor of Angola (1738–1748)
  2. Fonseca Coutinho, Governor of Angola (1748–1749)
• Macau – Jose Placido de Matos Saraiva, Governor of Macau (1747–1749)