Mother Teresa, born Agnes Gonxha Bojarhiu, is revered for her lifelong dedication to the poor, most notably the destitute masses in India.
By the late 1970's, the Missionaries of Charity numbered more than 1,000 nuns who operated 60 centers in Calcutta and more than 200 centers worldwide. Her selfless commitment to helping the poor saved the lives of nearly 8,000 people in Calcutta alone. Mother Teresa's compassion and devotion to the destitute earned her the Nobel Peace Price in 1979.
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