This article lists the colonial governors of the former French Dahomey (1904–1958) in French West Africa, the present day nation of Benin. List (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) See also For continuation after 1958 independence, see: List of presidents of Benin Kingdom of Dahomey (1600−1904) French Dahomey (1904−1958) Republic of Dahomey (1958–1975) People's Republic of Benin (1975–1990) Benin (1990−present) References Rulers.org: Benin Geocities.com: Ivory Coast Rezoweb.com: Congo diaspora African States and Rulers, John Stewart, McFarland. Heads of State and Government, 2nd Edition, John V da Graca, MacMillan Press, 2000. French Dahomey Dahomey French Dahomey Benin history-related lists