John Pierpont Morgan, also known as J.P. Morgan or simply JP, was one of the most powerful and influential American financiers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Synonyms for his name might include banker, investor, tycoon, magnate, or captain of industry. Morgan was known for his ability to consolidate and control businesses, as well as for his investments in railroads, steel, and other key industries of the time. He was also a prominent art collector and philanthropist, helping to found institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City.