Gilbert Baker (artist)
(1951-2017)
American artist
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Gilbert Baker (June 2, 1951 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist, gay rights activist, and designer of the rainbow flag (1978), a worldwide symbol of LGBTQ pride. His flag became widely associated with LGBT rights causes, a symbol of gay pride that has become ubiquitous in the decades since its debut. California state senator Scott Wiener said Baker "helped define the modern LGBT movement".
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21 June 1951 Chanute, Kansas
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| Died |
31 March 2017 (aged 65) New York City, NY
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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