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Most Admired Woman in History

What woman in history do you think made the biggest positive difference in the world? Who has helped to shape the world? Who from the past is a role model for you? (To separate "today" and "in history" this category includes only women who've already died.)

You can nominate up to 3 individuals below, along with the reason why admire each one. Please check your spelling of the name so there's no question about her identity. I've also included a field for other information you think might be relevant to the nomination.

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More nominations: 2012 Readers' Choice Awards for Women's History

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