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Although under the nominal jurisdiction of their Viceroys, Captains General were practically independent, because of their special military functions and the considerable distance of their districts from the viceroyal capital, having a direct relationship with the King and the Council Of The Indies , in Madrid . Captaincies General
Portuguese system The Portuguese also used this system in their colonies. In Brazil , the recipient of a captaincy was called a donatário. |