International Women's Day is a time where we applaud all the amazing things women have achieved in different parts of life, like work, culture, and politics. It's not just about cheering on women who are alive today, it's also a great chance to remember women who are no longer with us, and who made a big impact during their lifetime. So here's just some of the great women that can be remembered:

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The wonderful Emmeline Pankhurst: A leading figure in the suffragette movement, Pankhurst campaigned tirelessly for women's right to vote in the early 20th century.

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Ada Lovelace: Often regarded as the world's first computer programmer, way back in 1843, Lovelace made pioneering contributions to mathematics and computing.

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Mary Wollstonecraft: A writer, philosopher, and advocate for women's rights, Wollstonecraft's work laid the foundation for the feminist movement.

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Florence Nightingale: Known as the founder of modern nursing, Nightingale's innovations in healthcare revolutionised the field and saved countless lives.

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Beatrix Potter: Renowned for her children's books, Potter was also a talented naturalist and conservationist, playing a significant role in preserving the Lake District in England.

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Like her politics or not, Margaret Thatcher was the UK's first female Prime Minister, Thatcher made history with her leadership and policies during the 1980s.

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Rosalind Franklin: A pioneering scientist whose work was crucial to the discovery of the structure of DNA, although her contributions were often overshadowed during her lifetime.

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