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Many women in history found their fame through husbands, fathers, and sons. Because men were more likely to wield power in their influence, it's often through the male relatives that women are remembered. But a few mother-daughter pairs are famous -- and there are even a few families where granddaughters made it into the history books. I've listed here some memorable mother and daughter relationships, including a few granddaughters.

• Famous Mothers and Daughters in History

Image: Lucy Stone with Alice Stone Blackwell
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