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
Soon a letter was brought from the captain general requesting the commander of the troops to meet him for consultation.
From Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom by White, Trumbull
The Bona Esperanza, admiral of the fleet, of 120 tons burden, on board of which was Sir Hugh Willoughby, himself, as captain general of the fleet.
From The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II by Leslie, Alexander, fl. 1879-1882
