The General of the Farronite Republic is information anyone can find out in game at anytime. Its public knowledge listed on the realm information page. I don't know if there was more, but anyone playing on Dwilight can find out who.
From the realm information list, which is in character, and publicly accessible:
Current Ruler: Governor General Hireshmont II Vellos
Current General: General at Arms Paul Marlboro
Current Judge: Chief Magistrate Cadalh Jeffrey
Current Banker: Chief Merchant Khari Kye
Obviously there was more, and it related to in game matters that not everyone should logically be privy to.
