High Commissioner

High Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment.

The English term is also used to render various equivalent titles in other languages.

Read more about High Commissioner:  Kingdom of Denmark, Other (mainly Former, Colonial) Empires & Protectorates, High Commissioners As Extraordinary Government Agents, Domestic High Commissioners

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