The title of intendant (Spanish intendente) has been used in a number of countries through history. Traditionally, it refers to the holder of a public administrative office. The title's also common in many opera houses today equivalent to General Director, and given to an individual in a managerial position, generally having control over all aspects of the company. France Overview Intendants were royal civil servants in France under the ancien régime. A product of the centralization policie… (More on Intendant)