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Joaquim José Machado
Joaquim José Machado (24 September 1847 in Lagos, Portugal, Lagos – 22 February 1925 in Lisbon), locally known as ''Conselheiro (Councillor) Joaquim Machado'' or ''Major Machado'' Ordem Militar de Cristo, GCC • Ordem Militar de Avis, GOA • Ordem Militar de Avis, ComA • Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, OSE, was a military officer, engineer and a Portuguese politician. Biography He was born in the city of Lagos, Portugal, Lagos, on 24 September 1847.Silvestre Marchão Ferro (2007), p.282-284 Career After completing his engineering studies, he enlisted in the army in October 1869. He was promoted to sub-lieutenant by 1873, lieutenant in 1875, captain in 1876, major in 1887, lieutenant colonel in 1892 and colonel on November 21, 1895, before being promoted to general. In 1877, he was appointed ''Diretor das Obras Públicas de Moçambique'' (''Director of Public Works in Mozambique''), carrying-out several public works in the province, including the plan to lay- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Joaquim José Machado (Sociedade De Geografia De Lisboa)
A general officer is an Officer (armed forces), officer of high rank in the army, armies, and in some nations' air force, air and space forces, marines or naval infantry. In some usages, the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel."general, adj. and n.". OED Online. March 2021. Oxford University Press. https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/77489?rskey=dCKrg4&result=1 (accessed May 11, 2021) The adjective ''general'' had been affixed to officer designations since the late medieval period to indicate relative superiority or an extended jurisdiction. French Revolutionary system Arab system Other variations Other nomenclatures for general officers include the titles and ranks: * Adjutant general * Commandant-General, Commandant-general * Inspector general * General-in-chief * General of the Air Force (USAF only) * General of the Armies, General of the Armies of the United States (of America), a title created for General John J. Pershing, and subsequently grante ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |