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

Cortez was appointed captain general of the expedition, and at once set to work, with his accustomed energy, to gather material for it.

From By Right of Conquest Or, With Cortez in Mexico by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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