Forrest Mars Jr.
Forrest Mars Jr. | |
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| Born | August 16, 1931 |
| Died | July 26, 2016 (aged 84) |
| Education | |
| Known for | Mars Inc. |
| Spouse(s) |
Virginia Cretella (div. 1990)Deborah Adair Clarke (div. in early 2010) Jacomien Ford |
| Family | Mars family |
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 Franklin Clarence Mars, the founder of Mars Inc. He served as co-president of the confectionery company from 1975 to 1999.
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.