captain general

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In 1610, the company named him governor and captain general of Virginia for life, according to the encyclopedia.

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2017

Sandby probably owed his position to the intercession of his elder brother Thomas, who was on the staff of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, captain general of forces in North Britain.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2010

Spain's highest-ranking officer is the Virgin of Pilar, captain general and patroness of the army.

From Time Magazine Archive

The captain general of Cuba ordered the prizes to be detained until the subject of their disposition could be referred to the Spanish government.

From Cruise and Captures of the Alabama by Goodrich, Albert M.

Melissus, being captain general of his country, vanquished the Athenians in a battle at sea.

From Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies by Plutarch