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Thirman Milner

1933–2024

United States

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Thirman Leonard Milner (October 29, 1933 – November 29, 2024) was an American politician from Hartford, Connecticut. A Democrat, he served as the 62nd Mayor of Hartford from 1981 to 1987 and was the first popularly elected black mayor in New England.

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