- A soldier especially expert and well drilled, who takes
his place in front of a military company, as a guide for the others in
their exercises; a file leader. He originally stood in front of the
right wing. - Hence, one who leads the way.
Meaning of 'fugleman' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . fugleman
[ n]
Meaning (1): - a leader and organizer and spokesman (especially a political leader)