David Bernard Gaiman was a British businessman and head of the UK branch of Church of Scientology.
11 Facts About David Gaiman
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David Gaiman subsequently joined the British Army where he rose to the rank of sergeant.
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David Gaiman returned to Portsmouth on leaving the army to work for his father in the grocery stores, though he detested this job.
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David Gaiman eventually decided to go into business for himself, much to his father's displeasure, and the family moved away from their home in Portchester in 1962.
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David Gaiman joined the staff of the Church of Scientology at nearby Saint Hill Manor, eventually becoming the church's chief UK media spokesman.
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David Gaiman had three children, a son and two daughters: Neil David Gaiman, the fantasy author, Claire Edwards, head of Scientology Missions International, and Lizzy Calcioli.
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In 1969, David Gaiman was involved in an attempt by the Church to take over the National Association for Mental Health, a British mental health charity.
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David Gaiman rose to become the head of GO Public Relations and was a member of the powerful Watchdog Committee.
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David Gaiman was a trustee of Greenfield's School from its formation in the 1980s.
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David Gaiman took part in the inaugural London Marathon, in 1981, and came joint last.
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On 7 March 2009, David Gaiman had a heart attack during a business meeting, and died at the age of 75.