 In 1679, the captain general being absent, a lieutenant-general was appointed to act in his stead (Lord Gerard of Brandon).Later, in 1685, King James II created three lieutenants-general 'over all our Forces, as well Horse as Foot'; three majors-general were also appointed at the same time along with several 'brigadeers' (also referred to as colonels of brigade and brigadeers-general).The first appointment of a full general (apart from the captain general) was in 1689.