George R. Gardiner

George R. Gardiner
BornApril 25, 1917
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedDecember 7, 1997
Caledon East, Ontario, Canada
Resting placeMount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto
EducationUniversity of Toronto,
Harvard University
Occupation(s)Stockbroker, lawyer, racehorse owner/breeder, art Collector, philanthropist
Known forGardiner Museum
Board member ofGardiner Watson Ltd.,
Toronto Stock Exchange,
Harlequin Enterprises
Spouse2) Helen E. McMinn
Children3, (from 1st marriage)
Awards

George Ryerson Gardiner, OC (April 25, 1917 – December 7, 1997) was a Toronto businessman, philanthropist and co-founder of the Gardiner Museum,[1] the only museum in Canada devoted exclusively to ceramic art.

  1. ^ "George & Helen Gardiner". History of the Gardner Museum. 1999. Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. Retrieved 2009-08-26.