Forrest Mars, Sr.

(1904-1999)

American businessman

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Forrest Edward Mars Sr. (March 21, 1904 – July 1, 1999) was an American businessman and the driving force of the Mars candy empire. He is best known for introducing Milky Way (1923) and Mars (1932) chocolate candy bars, and M&M's (1941) chocolate candy, as well as orchestrating the launch of Uncle Ben's Rice. He was the son of candy company Mars, Inc. founder Frank C. Mars and his first wife Ethel G. Mars (née Kissack).

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Born	Forrest Edward Mars 21 March 1904 Wadena, Minnesota, USA
Died	1 July 1999 (aged 95) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Zodiac	Aries
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Audrey Mars (b. 1910, d. 1989) 1910-1989 · American business · m. ???? info edit

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Janet info 1st child with Audrey Mars (b. 1910, d. 1989) Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Forrest Edward Mars Jr. info 2nd child with Audrey Mars (b. 1910, d. 1989) Male b. 16 Aug 1931 d. 26 Jul 2016 · Age: 84 (at death) · 1931-2016 · American businessman

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John Franklyn Mars info 3rd child with Audrey Mars (b. 1910, d. 1989) Male b. 15 Oct 1935 · Age: 89 · 1935- · American billionaire & businessman

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Jacqueline info 4th child with Audrey Mars (b. 1910, d. 1989) Female b. 10 Oct 1939 · Age: 85 · 1939- · Celebrity Baby

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