Portuguese Empire
In the Portuguese Empire, a governorate general (Portuguese:governo-geral) were a colonial administration. They usually were created in order to be a centralized government over smaller colonies or territories of the Portuguese Empire.
Governorate Generals of the Portuguese Empire:
- Governorate General of Brazil (1549-1572 / 1578-1607 / 1613-1621)
- Governorate General of Bahia (1572-1578 / 1607-1613)
- Governorate General of Rio de Janeiro (1572-1578 / 1607-1613)
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