Julio Teodoro Salem

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Salem and the second or maternal family name is Gallegos.

Julio Teodoro Salem Gallegos (26 September 1900 – 3 September 1968)^[1] was an Ecuadorian politician of Lebanese background. He was born in Riobamba. Salem was a member of Liberal Radical Party and was elected to the Congress is 1934. He also served as minister of public works. Salem was Head of State of Ecuador from 29 May 1944 to 31 May 1944 after Carlos Arroyo del Río was deposed.^[2]

Julio Teodoro Salem
Acting President of Ecuador
In office 29 May 1944 – 31 May 1944
Preceded by	Carlos Alberto Arroyo
Succeeded by	José María Velasco
Personal details
Born	Julio Teodoro Salem Gallegos (1900-09-26)September 26, 1900 Riobamba, Ecuador
Died	3 September 1968(1968-09-03) (aged 67) Quito, Ecuador
Political party	Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party