John Pierpont `` J. P. '' Morgan ( April 17 , 1837 - March 31 , 1913 ) was an American financier , banker , philanthropist and art collector who dominated corporate finance and industrial consolidation during his time .
John Pierpont Morgan ( April 17 , 1837 - March 31 , 1913 ) was an American banker and art collector known for managing and handling money .