The Chilean rank is related to the old Spanish imperial rank of Capitán General, meaning basically "Field Marshal/Supreme Commander of the Army". A bit like a US Five Star General.
Franco had that rank in Spain, and in modern Spain it's reserved for the King.
Franco had that rank in Spain, and in modern Spain it's reserved for the King.
Correct. It was only reserved to S.M. beginning in 1999/2000. Prior then, ordinary servicemen could also be appointed, and there are a few (very old) extant appointments still around.
The Chilean rank is related to the old Spanish imperial rank of Capitán General, meaning basically "Field Marshal/Supreme Commander of the Army". A bit like a US Five Star General.
Franco had that rank in Spain, and in modern Spain it's reserved for the King.
Correct. It was only reserved to S.M. beginning in 1999/2000. Prior then, ordinary servicemen could also be appointed, and there are a few (very old) extant appointments still around.