George R. Gardiner

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

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 25, 1917
Birth place
Ontario , Toronto , Canada
Religion
Anglican Church of Canada
Date of deathDecember 07, 1997
Place of death
Caledon Ontario , Canada
Residence
Ontario
Resting place
Mount Pleasant Cemetery Toronto
Education
Harvard University
University of Toronto
Spouse
Known for
Gardiner Museum

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