1965 Event Generalissimo Francisco Franco meets with Jewish representatives to discuss legitimizing Jewish communities in Spain 1947 Event Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek conquers Jenan 1943 Event Having been Generalissimo since 1928, Chiang Kai-shek elected president 1940 Event Generalissimo Gamelin arrested in France 1939 Event U.S. recognizes Franco government in Spain at end of Spanish civil war Pope Pius XII congratulates Generalissimo Franco's victory in Spain 1936 Event Generalissimo Francisco Franco establishes state of Spain 1936 Event Spanish fascist junta names Franco to generalissimo/supreme commander 1928 Event Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek becomes president of China 1872 Birthday Maurice Gamelin, French generalissimo
