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 immediately elected, by unanimous suffrage, chief justice of the colony, and captain general of the army.
From Hernando Cortez Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
He was rewarded with the appointment of captain general of the Canary islands.
From Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom by White, Trumbull
