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