J. Paul Getty (oil tycoon)

J. Paul Getty was a prominent American oil industrialist and art collector who founded the Getty Oil Company, building one of the world's largest private art collections. Known for his financial acumen, he amassed great wealth through oil exploration and refining, becoming one of the richest people of his time. Getty was also influential in philanthropic efforts, establishing art museums and cultural institutions. His legacy includes both his contributions to the oil industry and his extensive art collection, which continues to be exhibited in the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.