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
Having sworn allegiance to Cortez as captain general, they were incorporated in his little army.
From By Right of Conquest Or, With Cortez in Mexico by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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.
