List of governors of dependent territories in the 15th century


;Territorial governors in the 16th century – Colonial and territorial governors by year
This is a list of territorial governors in the 15th century AD, such as the administrators of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.
A dependent territory is normally a territory that does not possess full political independence or sovereignty as a sovereign state yet remains politically outside of the controlling state's integral area. The administrators of uninhabited territories are excluded.

England

;Kingdom of England: English overseas possessions
;Kingdom of Portugal: Portuguese colonial empire