Who is Gurdjieff's Father from Meetings with Remarkable Men and what is their importance?

Gurdjieff's father has one fault that blocks him from ever becoming a successful businessman—he is too honest. On the other hand, he is also a very good and wise father who teaches Gurdjieff everything he needs to know to make his way successfully in the world from the materialistic point of view. His father encourages the boy to try many different things, which makes Gurdjieff a master of all trades. These skills serve to make enough money to get by and at times very large amounts when some business venture takes off.