Which women public figures have inspired you in your life and why?

This could be politicians, musicians, scientists, history makers, athletes, actresses, you name it.  For example: my answer would be Mary Shelley because she broke ground as not only a writer but helped create the horror novel genre.

We want to know your opinions. 

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