Henry Flagler
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1830 – 1913
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Who was Henry Flagler?
Henry Morrison Flagler was an American industrialist and a founder of Standard Oil. He was also a key figure in the development of the Atlantic coast of Florida and founder of what became the Florida East Coast Railway. He is known as the father of Miami, Florida, and founded the city of Palm Beach.
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- Born
- Jan 2, 1830
Hopewell - Nationality
- United States of America
- Employment
- Standard Oil
- Lived in
- Cleveland
- Jacksonville
- Palm Beach
- St. Augustine
- Saginaw
- Died
- May 20, 1913
Palm Beach
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on July 23, 2013
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