John Franklyn Mars
| John Franklyn Mars KBE | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 15, 1935 (age 81) Arlington, Virginia |
| Residence | Jackson, Wyoming |
| Citizenship | United States[1] |
| Education |
Hotchkiss School (1949)[2] Yale University (BA/BS) |
| Occupation | Chairman of Mars, Inc. |
| Net worth |
 US$26.9 billion (October 2016)[3] |
| Spouse(s) | Adrienne Bevis (m. 1958)[4] |
| Children |
Linda Anne Mars Frank Edward Mars Michael John Mars[4][5] |
| Parent(s) |
Forrest Mars, Sr. (1904–1999) Audrey Mars (1910–1989) |
| Relatives |
Frank C. Mars (grandfather) Forrest Mars, Jr. (brother) Jacqueline Mars (sister) Janet Henderson (sister) |
John Franklyn Mars, KBE (born October 15, 1935) is an American businessman. In 2015, Forbes has described Mars as the 22nd richest billionaire in the world.[6]
Early life
John Franklyn Mars was born on October 15, 1935. He is the son of Audrey Ruth (Meyer) and Forrest Mars, Sr., and grandson of Frank C. Mars, founders of the American candy company Mars, Incorporated. Mars graduated from the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut in 1953[2] and Yale University.
Career
As a member of the Mars family, his share of the company and other assets were worth US$10 billion in September 2010,[7] making him the 52nd richest person in the world and the 26th richest person in America, according to Forbes.[7] As of October 2012, Mars is listed as the 30th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of 20.1 billion.[8] According to Hurun Global Rich List 2015 he is 28th richest person in the world with a net worth of US$26 billion. In 2016 his net worth went up to 29 billion and is listed the 19th richest person in the world.
Personal life
He married Adrienne Bevis in June 1958.[4][9] They have three children: Linda Anne Mars born May 23, 1960 (age 56)
, Frank Edward Mars born March 13, 1963 (age 53)
, and Michael John Mars born November 22, 1967 (age 49)
He formerly lived in Arlington County, Virginia[1] but now resides in Jackson, Wyoming.[7] In the 2010 to 2014 Forbes ranking of personal wealth, Mars is the highest ranked person whose photograph was unavailable to the magazine.[7]
In March 2015, Queen Elizabeth II awarded him an honorary knighthood at Windsor Castle.[10]
See also
References
- 1 2 "The World's Billionaires (2010): #52 John Mars". Forbes. March 3, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- 1 2 "Alumni Award: PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS". The Hotchkiss School. 2004. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/profile/john-mars/?list=billionaires
- 1 2 3 4 "Descendants of William Langley Bevis". Retrieved February 25, 2011.
- 1 2 Gleick, Elizabeth (February 21, 1994). "Crisis in Candy Land". People Vol. 41 No. 7.
- ↑ "John Mars". Forbes. 2015-06-14.
- 1 2 3 4 "Forbes 400 Richest Americans (2010): #26 John Mars". Forbes. September 16, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ↑ "Bloomberg Billionares Index". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Director Emerita: Adrienne Mars". World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.atlanticopress.pt/headlines/42729?locale=pt