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J.P. Morgan was a prominent American financier and banker who played a central role in the development of the American economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his involvement in several major business transactions and mergers, and for his philanthropy, and his impact on American finance and banking continues to be felt today through the legacy of JPMorgan Chase. Despite his controversies, he remains one of the most influential figures in American finance and banking, and his contributions to American business and society are widely recognized as among the greatest of his time.