2058: -General Aug 3, 2020

Many former colonial states have governors general, which was a figurehead appointed by the ruler of the colonial empire in order to act as a representative to that head of state. However, there were other titles notable for having the adjective follow, including governor regional, who oversaw different provinces within the colony, and of course surgeon general and attorney general who also confer information to the leader and keep certain duties in check.

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