Captain general (and its literal equivalent in several languages) is a high military rank of general officer grade, and a gubernatorial title. == History == The term captain general started to appear in the 14th century, with the meaning of commander-in-chief of an army (or fleet) in the field, probably the first usage of the term general in military settings.
Captain general (and its literal equivalent in several languages) is a high military rank of general officer grade, and a gubernatorial title. == History == The term captain general started to appear in the 14th century, with the meaning of commander-in-chief of an army (or fleet) in the field, probably the first usage of the term general in military settings.
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