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

The people do not seem content with my having only the government of Lido; but for myself, I care nothing whether I hold that command, or that of captain general.

From The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

Melissus, being captain general of his country, vanquished the Athenians in a battle at sea.

From Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies by Plutarch