Forrest Mars Jr.
Forrest Edward Mars Jr. (August 16, 1931 – July 26, 2016) was an American heir and businessman. He was the eldest son of Audrey Ruth (Meyer) and Forrest Mars Sr., and the grandson of Frank C. Mars, the founder of Mars, Incorporated. He served as Co-President of the confectionery company from 1975 to 1999.
Forrest Mars Jr. | |
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| Born | August 16, 1931 Oak Park, Illinois, US |
| Died | July 26, 2016 (aged 84) Seattle, Washington, US |
| Education | Hotchkiss School (1949) Yale College(BS, 1953) New York University (MBA, 1958) |
| Known for | Mars, Inc. |
| Spouse(s) |
Virginia Cretella (div. 1990)Deborah Adair Clarke. (div. in early 2010) Jacomien Ford |
| Children | 4 daughters: Victoria B. Mars Valerie Anne Mars Pamela Diane Mars Marijke Elizabeth Mars |
| Parent(s) | Forrest Mars, Sr. (1904–1999) Audrey Ruth (Meyer) Mars (1910-1989) |
| Relatives | Frank C. Mars (grandfather) John F. Mars (brother) Jacqueline Mars (sister) |
In March 2015, Forbes estimated his wealth to be $26.8 billion up from US$11 billion in March 2010. In October 2012, the Bloomberg Billionaires List ranked Mars as the 31st richest man in the world with an estimated net worth of $20.1 billion.
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