John Pierpont Morgan
John Pierpont Morgan was a prominent American banker and financier in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his role in the creation of General Electric and U.S. Steel, as well as his influence in the consolidation of numerous industries. He was a key figure in the development of corporate finance and investment banking, and his actions helped stabilize the American economy during financial crises. Morgan's legacy is marked by his philanthropic contributions and his significant impact on the structure of modern banking.
Born on Apr 17, 1837 (188 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,632 | $700,000 | 617$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,632 | $700,000 | 617$ |
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Switzerland:
John Pierpont Morgan was a co-founder of JP Morgan and famously stated that gold is money.
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Slovakia:
John Pierpont Morgan was the American millionaire behind the company that owned the Titanic.
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Slovakia:
John Pierpont Morgan avoided the fate of the Titanic by canceling his trip due to illness.
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Slovakia:
John Pierpont Morgan avoided the fate of the Titanic by canceling his trip at the last moment due to illness.
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France:
John Pierpont Morgan attempted to acquire the license for alternating current to benefit General Electric.
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Greece:
John Pierpont Morgan was known as the 'robber baron' who saved America and was the king of Wall Street.
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Greece:
John Pierpont Morgan was known as the king of Wall Street and is referred to as the 'bandit baron' who saved America.
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