J.P. Morgan (John Pierpont Morgan)

J.P. Morgan, born John Pierpont Morgan, was a prominent American financier and banker in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a key role in shaping the U.S. economy by consolidating industries, stabilizing financial systems during crises, and founding influential financial institutions. Morgan's influence extended into shaping major corporations and banking practices, earning a reputation as one of the most powerful figures in American finance. His efforts helped create a more centralized and resilient banking system, and his legacy includes the formation of institutions that continue to impact global finance today.