About J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan (1837-1913) was an influential American financier and banker who played a pivotal role in the consolidation of American industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded J.P. Morgan & Co., which became one of the most powerful banking firms in the world, and was instrumental in the creation of General Electric and U.S. Steel. Morgan is remembered for his significant impact on the development of the modern financial system and his efforts to stabilize the economy during financial crises.