Elżbieta Zawacka (1909-2009)

Prof. dr. hab. Elzbieta Zawacka, a soldier of the underground movement and legendary emissary, brigadier general, social and independence activist, but also a recognised andragogue and historian, passed away in Torun on 10. 01. 2009. The article presents her rich life and her scientific achievements. Her publications and activities in the field of andragogy got a wide coverage. The article ends with a presentation of the events organised to commemorate her in 2009.