Gilbert Baker (artist)
Gilbert Baker | |
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Baker at San Francisco Pride in 2012 | |
| Born | June 2, 1951 Chanute, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 2017 (aged 65) New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Busty Ross |
| Occupations | Gay rights activist |
| Known for | Designing the rainbow flag |
| Website | gilbertbaker |
Gilbert Baker (June 2, 1951 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist, designer, activist, and vexillographer, best known as the creator of the rainbow flag.