About: List of heads of government who were later imprisoned

This is a list of heads of government who were later imprisoned. There have been several individuals throughout history who served as Head of State or Head of Government (such as President, Prime Minister or Monarch) of their respective nation states, who later became prisoners. Any serving or former Head of State or Head of Government who was placed under house arrest or became a prisoner of war is also included. Leaders who were kidnapped by insurgents or those who received an international arrest warrant that was not consummated are not included.