A Brief Biography

Mother Teresa

Full Name: Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhi

Place of Birth: Skopje, Macedonia

Born: August 26, 1910

Death: September 5, 1997

History:  

Agnes did not like talking about her family but she was raised in a loving environment.  Her father, Nikola Bojaxhiu, was a businessman but died when she was only eight.  This left her mother, Dranafile Bojaxhiu, to raise her and her two siblings.   Agnes was the last of the three children. She had an older brother named Lazar and an older sister named Aga.  Her mother was a religious woman who opened up a embroidery and cloth business to support her family. 

Agnes grew up knowing about religion as it was a part of her daily life.  She prayed daily and learned quickly the true values of life.  She learned that material gains and possessions were less important than being generous to everyone. 

She visited the needy and helped her mother care for the elderly from a young age. 

Characteristics:

Agnes changed her name to Mother Teresa on May 24, 1931

Mother Teresa was a very kind woman, who put the needs of other before her own.  She was brave and was determined to stop hunger around the world.  She took care of people with serious contagious diseases with little regard for her own safety.   She was kind, generous, and selfless.  She was a hero because she dedicated her life to help others and gave up all material possessions to live like the people she cared for. Mother Teresa is viewed as a model humanitarian due to her generous nature and dedication to helping others.