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Today in History: October 17, Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Peace Prize • Oct. 17, 2026, 4:01 AM ET (Orlando Sentinel)

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Also Known As Blessed Teresa of Calcutta • Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu • Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta • Saint Mother Teresa • Mother Teresa • Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Baptized August 27, 1910
Died September 5, 1997 • Kolkata • India
Title / Office saint (2016)
Founder Missionaries of Charity
Awards And Honors Nobel Prize (1979) • Templeton Prize (1973)

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