Admiral of the Fleet

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Admiral of the Fleet is a supreme naval position that has existed in historical navies and still exists in several modern-day navies. The rank is typically held by the most senior Admiral of an entire naval service. Admiral of the Fleet can trace its origins to the Middle Ages, where the title was typically granted to a nobleman who was appointed by a monarch to raise and command a navy for a specific campaign.

Some nations consider the rank of Admiral of the Fleet and Fleet Admiral to be synonymous. An even higher position, that of Admiral of the Navy, may also be bestowed by certain naval services.

The following are present and historical nations which have used the rank Admiral of the Fleet:

Admiral of the Fleet (United Kingdom)
Admiral of the Fleet (Soviet Union)
Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union (Soviet Union, honorary)
Admiral of the Fleet (Russian Federation)
Admiral of the Fleet (Australia)
Admiral of the Fleet (New Zealand)

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