Background
She is the daughter of Forrest Mars, Senior, and granddaughter of Frank C. Mars, founders of the American candy company Mars, Incorporated. Jacqueline Mars was born on October 10, 1939.
She is the daughter of Forrest Mars, Senior, and granddaughter of Frank C. Mars, founders of the American candy company Mars, Incorporated. Jacqueline Mars was born on October 10, 1939.
She attended and graduated from the boarding school Mission Hall"s School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1961 with a degree in anthropology.
In 2014, Forbes described Mars as the 20th richest American. Mars is an heiress to Mars, Incorporated. shares. Forbes described Mars as the 20th richest American, #22 on its list of "The World"s Billionaires" and the third-richest woman in the United States.
She is a trustee of the United States Equestrian Team, and sits on the board of directors for the Washington National Opera, the National Sporting Library and Fine Arts Museum.