Henry M. Flagler biography

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Born in 1830 in Hopewell, NY, Henry M. Flagler was an American tycoon who worked with John D. Rockefeller to establish Standard Oil. He started off as a grain merchant and eventually became was a key player in the development of Florida's east coast, making it the vacation land it is today. He founded Palm Beach, FL and oversaw the construction of a chain of luxury hotels along the state's coast.