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 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.

Personal facts

Henry Flagler
Birth dateJanuary 02, 1830
Birth place
Hopewell New York , United States
Date of deathMay 20, 1913
Place of death
Palm Beach Florida , United States
Children
Jennie L. Flagler
Harry H. Flagler
Carrie Flagler

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External resources

  1. http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/vir_museum&CISOPTR=658
  2. http://www.flagler.edu
  3. http://www.flaglermuseum.us/history/flagler-biography
  4. http://www.itm.org/fec90.html
  5. http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/remarkable_ohio/marker_details.cfm?marker_id=521
  6. http://www.pagetutor.com/standard/index.html
  7. http://www.thebreakers.com/about_the_breakers/history