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Aug 27, 2009 · Even during his last relationship with Martin Hensler, a mysterious and aggressive Hungarian who was his live-in companion for more than 30 years, Gielgud still hankered after other men.
In 1962 Gielgud met Martin Hensler (1932–99), an interior designer exiled from Hungary. He was temperamental, and Gielgud's friends often found him difficult, but the two became a long-term couple and lived together until Hensler's death.
Oct 28, 1993 · While Sir John enjoys the seasonal changes of his garden, he keeps his distance from the horticulture. The garden is the invention and preserve of his companion, Martin Hensler.
They kept in touch afterwards, and after six years Martin Hensler moved in with Gielgud. Hensler was his companion for 40 years until he died in 1999. In their later years they lived quietly together in their country house, South Pavilion, at Wotton Underwood, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Nov 27, 1991 · Gielgud lives with his longtime companion Martin Hensler. A few years ago he admitted his sexuality: but he says he still resists overtures to campaign actively for gay rights or AIDS-related...
Hensler was temperamental, and Gielgud's friends often found him difficult, but the two became a long-term couple and lived together until Hensler's death. Under his influence Gielgud moved his main residence from central London to Wotton Underwood in Buckinghamshire.
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Sir John bought his house in Wotton Underwood in Buckinghamshire and lived there with Martin Hensler, for over 25 years, even if their relationship has begun in 1962, when Gielgud picked up Martin, a designer exiled from Hungary, at an art exhibition.
