Humanitarian
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, North Macedonia. She joined the Sisters of Loreto at age 18 and founded the Missionaries of Charity at 40.
Mother Teresa was born in 1910 and lived to age 87. Anyone born before 1910 is older than Mother. Anyone over 87 is older than Mother ever was.
Born
August 26, 1910
Skopje, North Macedonia
World pop: ~1.8B
Died
September 5, 1997
World pop: ~5.9B
Mother's age at death
87
Your age
20
Are you older than Mother Teresa?
No — Mother Teresa was born in 1910. You were born in 2006, making you 96 years younger. Mother lived to age 87. You are currently 20, so you are not yet older than Mother was when she died.
At your age (20), Mother had already joined the Sisters of Loreto (at age 18), but hadn't yet received permission to leave the convent (at age 38).
Mother's Life Timeline
Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. She was the youngest of three children in a family of Albanian descent. From a young age, she felt a calling to serve the poor and joined the Sisters of Loreto at the age of 18, moving to Ireland and then to India, where she began her lifelong mission of helping the destitute.
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In 1948, at the age of 38, Mother Teresa received permission to leave her convent and devote herself entirely to the service of the poorest of the poor in Calcutta. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, which grew to include thousands of members and expanded its work to many countries around the world. In 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work, which brought global attention to the plight of the impoverished.
Mother Teresa continued her work until her health began to decline in the 1990s. She passed away on September 5, 1997, at the age of 87. Her legacy lives on through the Missionaries of Charity and her example of selfless service, inspiring countless individuals to engage in humanitarian efforts worldwide.
Joined the Sisters of Loreto
Mother Teresa was 18 years old when she joined the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland. This decision marked the beginning of her religious vocation and her journey toward serving the poor, eventually leading her to India.
Mother Teresa was 18 years old when she joined the Sisters of Loreto in 1928. Are you older than Mother was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Received permission to leave the convent
Mother Teresa was 38 years old when she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and dedicate her life to the poor in Calcutta. This pivotal moment allowed her to focus on her mission of helping those in dire need.
Mother Teresa was 38 years old when she received permission to leave the convent in 1948. Are you older than Mother was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Founded the Missionaries of Charity
Mother Teresa was 40 years old when she founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950. This organization aimed to care for the hungry, the naked, the homeless, and the dying, and it grew to have a significant global presence.
Mother Teresa was 40 years old when she founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950. Are you older than Mother was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Opened the first home for the dying
Mother Teresa was 67 years old when she opened the first home for the dying in Calcutta. This facility provided a dignified place for those who were terminally ill, reflecting her commitment to compassion and care.
Mother Teresa was 67 years old when she opened the first home for the dying in 1977. Are you older than Mother was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Nobel Peace Prize
Mother Teresa was 69 years old when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. This recognition highlighted her tireless efforts to alleviate poverty and suffering, bringing international attention to her work.
Mother Teresa was 69 years old when she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Are you older than Mother was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Mother Teresa was 87 years old when she passed away on September 5, 1997. Her death marked the end of a remarkable life dedicated to humanitarian work, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire.
Mother Teresa was 87 years old when she passed away in 1997. Are you older than Mother was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
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| 1910 | 0 | |
| 1911 | 1 | |
| 1912 | 2 | |
| 1913 | 3 | |
| 1914 | 4 | |
| 1915 | 5 | |
| 1916 | 6 | |
| 1917 | 7 | |
| 1918 | 8 | |
| 1919 | 9 | |
| 1920 | 10 | |
| 1921 | 11 | |
| 1922 | 12 | |
| 1923 | 13 | |
| 1924 | 14 | |
| 1925 | 15 | |
| 1926 | 16 | |
| 1927 | 17 | |
| 1928 | 18 | joined the Sisters of Loreto |
| 1929 | 19 | |
| 1930 | 20 | |
| 1931 | 21 | |
| 1932 | 22 | |
| 1933 | 23 | |
| 1934 | 24 | |
| 1935 | 25 | |
| 1936 | 26 | |
| 1937 | 27 | |
| 1938 | 28 | |
| 1939 | 29 | |
| 1940 | 30 | |
| 1941 | 31 | |
| 1942 | 32 | |
| 1943 | 33 | |
| 1944 | 34 | |
| 1945 | 35 | |
| 1946 | 36 | |
| 1947 | 37 | |
| 1948 | 38 | received permission to leave the convent |
| 1949 | 39 | |
| 1950 | 40 | founded the Missionaries of Charity |
| 1951 | 41 | |
| 1952 | 42 | |
| 1953 | 43 | |
| 1954 | 44 | |
| 1955 | 45 | |
| 1956 | 46 | |
| 1957 | 47 | |
| 1958 | 48 | |
| 1959 | 49 | |
| 1960 | 50 | |
| 1961 | 51 | |
| 1962 | 52 | |
| 1963 | 53 | |
| 1964 | 54 | |
| 1965 | 55 | |
| 1966 | 56 | |
| 1967 | 57 | |
| 1968 | 58 | |
| 1969 | 59 | |
| 1970 | 60 | |
| 1971 | 61 | |
| 1972 | 62 | |
| 1973 | 63 | |
| 1974 | 64 | |
| 1975 | 65 | |
| 1976 | 66 | |
| 1977 | 67 | opened the first home for the dying |
| 1978 | 68 | |
| 1979 | 69 | won the Nobel Peace Prize |
| 1980 | 70 | |
| 1981 | 71 | |
| 1982 | 72 | |
| 1983 | 73 | |
| 1984 | 74 | |
| 1985 | 75 | |
| 1986 | 76 | |
| 1987 | 77 | |
| 1988 | 78 | |
| 1989 | 79 | |
| 1990 | 80 | |
| 1991 | 81 | |
| 1992 | 82 | |
| 1993 | 83 | |
| 1994 | 84 | |
| 1995 | 85 | |
| 1996 | 86 | |
| 1997 | 87 | passed away |
