Gabriel Arias-Salgado

Gabriel Arias–Salgado Montalvo (3 March 1904 – 26 July 1962) was a Spanish politician of Falangist ideology, who held positions during the Franco dictatorship.

Gabriel Arias-Salgado
Civil Governor of Salamanca
In office
27 August 1938  9 May 1941
Preceded byJesús Ferrer Gimeno
Succeeded byJosé Ximénez de Sandoval
Vice Secretary of Popular Education
In office
6 September 1941  27 July 1945
LeaderFrancisco Franco
Minister of Information and Tourism
In office
19 July 1951  11 July 1962
LeaderFrancisco Franco
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byManuel Fraga Iribarne
Personal details
Born
Gabriel Arias-Salgado

(1904-03-03)3 March 1904
Madrid, Spain
Died26 July 1962(1962-07-26) (aged 58)
Madrid, Spain

Known for his views related to Catholic fundamentalism, 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.

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