Birth

Born around August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia

Her actual date of birth is unknown; however, her baptismal date was August 27, 1910, which is why many people speculate that she was born August 26. She was born Gonxha Agnes Bojaxhiu.

She was born in the city of Skopje, Macedonia, which is the current capital city. The house that the Bojaxhiu family lived in when Mother Teresa was born is no longer standing; however, a plaque was placed to commemorate the spot where her house once stood.

Plaque of original home, and new memorial home.