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Birth Name: Harvey Bernard Milk
Date of Birth: May 22, 1930
Place of Birth: Woodmere, New York, U.S.
Date of Death: November 27, 1978
Place of Death: San Francisco, California, U.S.
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Harvey Milk was an American politician. As a member of the Democratic Party, he was a Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from the 5th district, from January 8, 1978 to November 27, 1978, when he was assassinated. He was the first openly gay elected official in the history of California.
Harvey was the son of Minerva (Karns) and William Milk. His parents were Lithuanian Jewish immigrants.
Harvey’s paternal grandfather was named Morris Milch/Milk.
Harvey’s paternal grandmother was named Hilda.
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