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Henry Flagler
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"Henry M. Flagler" redirects here. For the train, see Dixie Flagler.
Henry Morrison Flagler (January 2, 1830 ā May 20, 1913) was an American industrialist and a founder of Standard Oil, which was first based in Ohio. He was also a key figure in the development of the Atlantic coast of Florida and founder of the Florida East Coast Railway. He is also known as a co-founder and major investor of the cities of Miami and Palm Beach, Florida.[1]
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Born | Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-01-02)January 2, 1830 Hopewell, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 20, 1913(1913-05-20) (aged 83) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. |
Children | 3, including Harry Harkness Flagler |
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