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Franklin Clarence Mars

1883-09-24 – 1934-04-08

Portrait of Franklin Clarence Mars
Clarence Franklin Mars, founder of Mars Candy Co.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Franklin Clarence Mars (; 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.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, entrepreneur

Education

Breck School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Candy Hall of Fame

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Candy Hall of Fame

Education & Institutions

Breck School

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1443054 — wikidata View source

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