During his career Sackville-West held several high appointments within the Royal household.
He received high appointments and titles from the Emperor, but ultimately lost his life in a quarrel with his former comrade-in-arms.
Even in France soldiers often received high diplomatic appointments, especially under a regime in which military influences were strong, such as the Second Empire.
He held the post until 15 December 1981, when he received the higher appointment of prime minister.
These were the highest appointments in the realm and, as usual, he committed to them with zeal.
Why would anyone volunteer for a high appointment these days when you have all sorts of innuendo.
A fourth, Andrew Jackson, held high military appointments.
The English are in command of the armed forces; we hold no high appointments.
McLane never received the higher appointment desired and reluctantly returned to the railroad.
His highest appointment was "General of the Rear" (後將軍) and he died before his elder brother.
