Hereditary Commanders of The Spanish Tradition
In Spain during the Middle Ages and the early renaissance, Hereditary Commanders from noble houses were responsible for the managing the defense and leading the military forces of some cities. For example, Don Luis de Soto, was the Hereditary Commander of Cadiz during the British attack on that city in 1625.
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