Franklin Clarence Mars
| Franklin Clarence Mars | |
|---|---|
| Mars c. 1899-1900 | |
| Born | September 24, 1883 Pope County, Minnesota, U.S. | 
| Died | April 8, 1934 (aged 50) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | 
| Occupation | Businessman | 
| Known for | Founder of Mars Inc. | 
| Spouses | 
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| Family | Mars family | 
Franklin Clarence Mars (/ˈmɑːrz/; September 24, 1883 – April 8, 1934) was an American business magnate who founded the food company Mars Inc., which mostly makes chocolate candy. Mars' son Forrest Mars developed M&M's and the Mars bar and founded the Ethel M Chocolate Factory.