During the 17th century, the lieutenant, who had previously been the assistant of the , rose above him, and the name then came to denote the lowest officer rank in the infantry. In Sweden it was exchanged in 1835 for .
During the 17th century, the lieutenant, who had previously been the assistant of the commander, rose above him, and the name then came to denote the lowest officer rank in the infantry. In Sweden it was exchanged in 1835 for the equivalent position.