John Mars Biography
John Mars was born in 1935, the son of Forrest Mars Sr., and owns about a third of Mars, Inc. 12.
Full nameJohn Franklyn Mars
NationalityUnited States
Known forCo-owner of Mars, Inc.
Born in 1935
John Franklyn Mars was born on 15 October 1935, a son of Forrest E. Mars Sr. His siblings are Forrest Jr., born in 1931 and died in 2016, and Jacqueline, born in 1939 1.
Mars family background
His grandfather Frank C. Mars founded the confectionery company, and his father developed it into a global business 13.
What is public
John Mars keeps a low public profile. The sources reviewed do not describe his education or career roles in detail.
Frequently asked questions
On 15 October 1935.
Forrest Mars Jr., who died in 2016, and Jacqueline Mars.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Wikipedia, Mars family, 1 Jan 1970, Birth, siblings
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