Background
Gardner, John Linton was born on March 2, 1917 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Son of Alfred Linton and Emily Muriel (Pullein-Thompson) Gardner.
Gardner, John Linton was born on March 2, 1917 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Son of Alfred Linton and Emily Muriel (Pullein-Thompson) Gardner.
Bachelor of Music, Oxford (England) University, 1939.
Chief music master, Repton School, Derby, United Kingdom, 1939-1940; member music staff, Royal Opera House, London, 1946-1952; tutor, Morley College, London, 1952-1976; professor, Royal Academy Music, London, 1956-1986; director music, St. Paul's Girls' School, London, 1962-1975. Director Performing Right Society, London, 1965-1992.
With Royal Air Force, 1940-1946.
Married Jane Margaret Mary Abercrombie, February 19, 1955 (deceased). Children: Christopher, Lucy, Emily.