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James Dole

1877–1958 · 20th century · Also known as James Drummond Dole

James Dole was an American businessman who founded the Hawaiian Pineapple Company in 1901 and became known as the 'Pineapple King'. He planted pineapples on Oahu, bought the island of Lanai in 1922 to turn it into a vast plantation, and promoted canned pineapple across the United States. His company was a forerunner of the Dole Food Company.

James Dole
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