major general

Summary

major general is a military rank^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• major general is in the country of United States^[3].
• major general's instance of is recorded as military rank^[4].
• major general is a type of major general^[5].
• major general's Commons category is recorded as Major generals of the United States^[6].
• major general's said to be the same as is recorded as rear admiral^[7].
• major general's said to be the same as is recorded as two-star rank^[8].
• June 17, 1775 marks the founding of major general^[9].
• major general's NATO code for grade is recorded as OF-7^[10].
• major general's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Major general'}^[11].
• major general's next lower rank is recorded as brigadier general^[12].
• major general's next higher rank is recorded as lieutenant general^[13].

Body

Definition and Type

major general's instance of is recorded as military rank^[4]. It is a type of it^[5].

Origins

June 17, 1775 marks the founding of major general^[9].

Why It Matters

major general has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[14]