Gabriel Arias-Salgado
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Gabriel Arias–Salgado Montalvo (3 March 1904 – 26 July 1962) was a Spanish politician of Falangist ideology, who held positions during the Franco dictatorship.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arias–Salgado and the second or maternal family name is Montalvo.
Quick Facts Civil Governor of Salamanca, Preceded by ...
Gabriel Arias-Salgado | |
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Civil Governor of Salamanca | |
In office 27 August 1938 – 9 May 1941 | |
Preceded by | Jesús Ferrer Gimeno |
Succeeded by | José Ximénez de Sandoval |
Vice Secretary of Popular Education | |
In office 6 September 1941 – 27 July 1945 | |
Leader | Francisco Franco |
Minister of Information and Tourism | |
In office 19 July 1951 – 11 July 1962 | |
Leader | Francisco Franco |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Manuel Fraga Iribarne |
Personal details | |
Born | Gabriel Arias-Salgado (1904-03-03)3 March 1904 Madrid, Spain |
Died | 26 July 1962(1962-07-26) (aged 58) Madrid, Spain |
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Known for his views related to Catholic fundamentalism,[1][2] he joined the Falange during the course of the Civil War, embarking on a rapid rise in his political career. During the dictatorship, he played an important role in censorship, holding the positions of Vice-Secretary of Popular Education and, later, Minister of Information and Tourism. Likewise, he was also a solicitor in the Francoist courts and a member of the National Council of the Movement.