Humanitarian
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, North Macedonia. She joined the Sisters of Loreto the year she turned 18, and founded the Missionaries of Charity the year she turned 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.
Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, North Macedonia and died on September 5, 1997 at the age of 87. Mother would be 116 years old today.
Mother Teresa would be 116 years old in 2026 and would have turned 116 on August 26, 2026. Mother Teresa's age in every year ↓
Born
August 26, 1910
Died
September 5, 1997
World pop. at birth
~1.8B
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 (the year she turned 18), but hadn't yet received permission to leave the convent (the year she turned 38).
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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 turned 18 in 1928, the year she joined the Sisters of Loreto. 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 turned 38 in 1948, the year she received permission to leave the convent. 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 turned 40 in 1950, the year she founded the Missionaries of Charity. 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 turned 67 in 1977, the year she opened the first home for the dying. 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 turned 69 in 1979, the year she won the Nobel Peace Prize. 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 turned 87 in 1997, the year she passed away. Are you older than Mother was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Mother Teresa in each year?
- 2026
- Mother Teresa would be 116 years old in 2026 and would have turned 116 on August 26, 2026.
- 1928
- Mother Teresa was 17 at the start of 1928 and turned 18 on August 26, 1928. That year, she joined the Sisters of Loreto.
- 1950
- Mother Teresa was 39 at the start of 1950 and turned 40 on August 26, 1950. That year, she founded the Missionaries of Charity.
- 1977
- Mother Teresa was 66 at the start of 1977 and turned 67 on August 26, 1977. That year, she opened the first home for the dying.
- 1979
- Mother Teresa was 68 at the start of 1979 and turned 69 on August 26, 1979. That year, she won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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