Born Giovanni Maria Emilio in Switzerland, son of Agostino, of the Gatti family. Barrister, with inherited business interests in the theatre and electrical power supply. Westminster councillor from 1906 and Lord Mayor of Westminster, 1911-12. Served in the LCC being Chairman in 1927-8. Died of a heart attack on the Littlestone golf course. His son Jack took over the business.
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Sir John Gatti
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