List of governors of the Isle of Wight

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Below is a list of those who have held the office of Governor of the Isle of Wight in England. Lord Mottistone was the last lord lieutenant to hold the title governor, from 1992 to 1995; since then there has been no governor appointed.

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Governors of the Isle of Wight

Lieutenant-governors of the Isle of Wight

Deputy Governors

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