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The Most Influential Women of 2020

Women have always been influential in some way or the other. With many women getting involved in politics more than ever before, 2020 has been a busy year for many women across the world. Meet the most influential women of 2020 who might as well change the course of history in the near future.

1. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Also Known As: Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, Kate Middleton
Nickname: Duchess of Smiles, Waity Katie, Babykins
Birthday: 09 January 1982
Born In: Reading, England
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Age: 40
Famous As: The Duchess of Cambridge
Being a member of the British royal family makes Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, one of the most influential people in the world. Also, her chances of becoming the future queen consort are pretty high.

2. Queen Elizabeth II

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Queen Elizabeth II
Also Known As: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary
Birthday: 21 April 1926
Born In: Mayfair, London, England
Sun Sign: Taurus
Famous As: Former Queen of the United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-serving monarch of the United Kingdom and 15 Commonwealth Realms. As a head of state, she commands tremendous influence over 151 million people. Her inspiring leadership and administrative acumen have earned the love and respect of her subjects and the rest of the world.

3. Jane Goodall

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Jane Goodall
Also Known As: Dame Jane Morris Goodall, Baroness Jane van Lawick-Goodall, Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall
Birthday: 03 April 1934
Born In: Hampstead, London, England
Sun Sign: Aries
Age: 88
Famous As: Primatologist

Jane Goodall is described as "the woman who redefined man." She dedicated more than six decades of her life researching chimpanzees, wildlife, and the environment. 'Jane Goodall Institute' and 'Roots & Shoots' were established by her to propagate her mission. She is a 'UN Messenger of Peace' and a member of the 'World Future Council.'

4. Beyonce Knowles

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Beyonce Knowles
Also Known As: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, Beyonce Giselle Knowles
Birthday: 04 September 1981
Born In: Houston, Texas, United States
Sun Sign: Virgo
Age: 41
Famous As: One of the World's Best-Selling Recording Artists and One of the Highest-Earning Black Musicians of All Time
In 2014, Beyoncé became the highest-grossing musician of African-American descent. She made it a couple of times to the list of 'Time 100,' twice topped 'Forbes'' list of most powerful females in entertainment, and once included in 'Encyclopedia Britannica's' '100 Women'. 'Time' magazine also named her as one of the hundred women who defined the 20th century.

5. Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga
Also Known As: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Birthday: 28 March 1986
Born In: New York City, New York, United States
Sun Sign: Aries
Age: 36
Famous As: One of the Best-Selling Music Artists & Only Female to Achieve 4 Singles that Sold 10 Million Copies Globally
Lady Gaga is the first woman to win an 'Academy,' 'Grammy,' Golden Globe,' and 'BAFTA' in the same year. She holds many 'Guinness World Records.' She has made it to lists of most-influential women of various publications. She is a gay icon and mental health awareness champion.