Henry Flagler
Henry Morrison Flagler (January 2, 1830 – May 20, 1913) was an American industrialist and a founder of Standard Oil. He was also a key figure in the development of the eastern coast of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and was founder of what became the Florida East Coast Railway. He is known as the father of Miami, Florida and also founded Palm Beach, Florida.
Read more about Henry Flagler: Upbringing and Education, Business and Standard Oil, Florida: Resort Hotels and Railroads, Death and Heritage
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