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
He was, however, won back to the king’s side by the queen, and on the 16th of April 1641 made captain general north of the Trent.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: I communicate to Congress, in confidence, the translation of a letter from Louis de Onis to the captain general of Caraccas.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 1, part 4: James Madison by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
