Through out the history of this country's capitalistic economy, people have had the right and flexibility of starting a business and leading the venture to success. Millions of people have tried their luck at what was once called "the American Dream". However, only a small percentage have succeeded in accumulating the wealth they once dreamed off. Even a much smaller percentage have actually became known as the "Captain of the industry". These people became leaders in their fields and have made a dramatic impact on the society we live in today. John Pierpont Morgan is one example, for he was one of the most successful businessmen in the history of mankind. During the mid to late nineteen hundreds, it was said that at one point Morgan controlled this country more than the government itself, for Morgan was the chief financier in many of its operations. Morgan refinanced the United States Treasury on more than one occasion, using his investment banking skills to help keep the country from failing. Furthermore, he did all this while pursuing his own personal hobbies such as philanthropy and creating one of the largest private art collections of all time. It is John Pierpont Morgan's strict principles of business management and ethical values that have paved the way for him to reach the level of success very few have ever seen. .
John Pierpont Morgan was born on April 17th, 1837 in Hartford Connecticut. As a young boy, he studied at numerous schools in Hartford, while suffering from a very rare disorder that often lead to fainting spells and extreme fatigue. After his adolescent schooling was completed, he moved to Germany where he studied at the country's most prestigious place of higher learning, the University of Gottigen. After his studies in Germany, he went on to start his own business with the help of his father, Junius Spencer Morgan. Junius Morgan had extensive business experience, for he was the owner of many businesses and financed many of his son's projects during his almost lifelong career.
