Background
The seventh son of the Review George Gregory Gardiner, and grandson of John Gardiner, he attended Grenoble University and was fluent in French, German and English.
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A successful businessman who served on the boards of many companies. His chief interests were in mining and securities. He also was interested in the arts: he was the composer of the Lyric Polka, he became director and chairman of the board of the Alhambra Theatre.
He was the father of three children, Cyril, Gerald (later Lord Chancellor), and Nevile, born in 1897, 1900 and 1902, respectively.
He died 16 November 1939. His funeral was held on 20 November at Street James"s Church, Sussex Gardens, Paddington.
Sidney Nowell Rostron officiated.
