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Henry Morrison Flagler | |
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| Born | Henry Morrison Flagler January 2, 1830 Hopewell, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 1913 (aged 83) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. |
| Children | 3, including Harry Harkness Flagler |
Henry Morrison Flagler (January 2, 1830 – 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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