Birth of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu (Mother Teresa) in Skopje, then the Ottoman Empire.
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, later known as Mother Teresa, was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje. She became one of the most iconic figures in humanitarian work through her establishment of the Missionaries of Charity and lifelong dedication to aiding the poor. Her birthplace, Skopje, was at the time part of the Ottoman Empire, now North Macedonia. This early environment, combined with her family influences, shaped her compassion and call to service.
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