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About Forrest Mars
Forrest Edward Mars Sr. is the name behind the Mars candy empire. He was a successful American businessman, popularly known for introducing the Milky Way in 1924 and Mars chocolate candy bars in 1932. He also staged the introduction of Uncle Ben's Rice Crispies.
Early Life
After Mars' parents divorced when he was a child, he was raised in Canada by his father, Frank C. Mars. He enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, before transferring to Yale University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering in 1928.
Career
The business executive rejoined his father at Mars, Inc. However, the duo disagreed when Forrest wanted to grow abroad. He then took a buyout from his father and relocated to England, where he invented the Mars bar and Maltesers in 1933. In 1934, Mars purchased Chappel Bros, a British company specializing in canned meat for dogs. He returned to the United States, where he developed Uncle Ben's Rice line and the Pedigree pet food company.
Personal Life
The business executive married Audrey Ruth Meyer but died in 1999. He was survived by 3 children.
Trivia
Forrest Mars developed M&M's in 1940.
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F.A.Q. about Forrest Mars
When is his birthday?
Forrest Mars' birthday is on March 21, 1904.
In how many days is his birthday?
Forrest's birthday is in 173 days
How old was Forrest when he died?
He was 95 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 1, 1999.
How old would he be today?
Forrest Mars would be 118 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Forrest from?
He was born in Minnesota, U.S..