Qing high official; governor-general; colonial governor
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governor-general; highest provincial official in Ming and Qing dynasties
In the Ming Dynasty, originally a temporary military inspector dispatched during campaigns; in the Qing Dynasty, became a permanent position governing the military and civil affairs of one to three provinces (typically two).
During the Qing Dynasty, the Governor-General of Liangjiang governed the three provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui, and Jiangxi.
This governor-general worked diligently and loved the people, earning the deep affection of the common folk.
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In the early Ming Dynasty, the imperial court often dispatched governor-generals to inspect border defenses.
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governor-general; representative of the British monarch in Commonwealth countries
formalRepresents the British sovereign in Commonwealth realms such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; appointed by the monarch on the advice of the government.
The Governor-General of Canada is appointed by the British monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The Governor-General of Australia exercises the ceremonial functions of head of state.
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colonial governor; representative of a suzerain state in its colonies
archaicHistorical term referring to officials appointed by imperial powers to administer colonies on their behalf.
Britain once dispatched governors to Hong Kong to carry out colonial rule.
This colonial governor possessed sweeping executive, legislative, and judicial powers.