Fulgencio Coll Bucher facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fulgencio Coll Bucher
Birth name	Fulgencio Coll Bucher
Born	(1948-07-18) July 18, 1948 (age 76) Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Allegiance	Spain
Service/branch	Spanish Army
Years of service	1966–2012
Rank	General of the Army
Commands held	Emergency Military Unit

Fulgencio Coll Bucher was born on July 18, 1948. He is a Spanish general who held a very important position in the Spanish Army. He served as the Chief of Staff of the Army. This means he was the top leader of the entire Spanish Army.

Coll became the Chief of Staff on July 18, 2008. He took over from another general named Carlos Villar. He served in this role until July 27, 2012, when Jaime Domínguez Buj became the new Chief of Staff.

Who is Fulgencio Coll Bucher?

Fulgencio Coll Bucher is a well-known figure in Spain's military history. He dedicated many years of his life to serving his country in the army. His career shows how someone can rise through the ranks to a top leadership position.

Leading the Army

Before becoming the Chief of Staff, General Coll had other important commands. From 2004, he was in charge of the Armoured Division No. 1 "Brunete". An armoured division is a large group of soldiers and military vehicles, like tanks. Leading such a division is a big responsibility.

As Chief of Staff, General Coll was responsible for the entire Spanish Army. He oversaw its operations, training, and planning. This role is crucial for the defense and security of a country.

After His Military Service

After retiring from the army, General Coll continued to be active in public life. On December 13, 2018, it was announced that he would enter politics. He became a leader for a group of political parties.

He joined the Actúa-Vox coalition for the 2019 municipal elections. These elections are held to choose local leaders for cities and towns. General Coll ran in his hometown, which is Palma de Mallorca.

See also

In Spanish: Fulgencio Coll para niños