Elżbieta Zawacka
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Elżbieta Zawacka was born on March 19, 1909, in Toruń[1] and died on January 10, 2009, in Toruń[1]. She was buried at the Cemetery of St. George in Toruń. Her professional occupations included historian, university teacher, and military officer[2][3].
She was educated at the University of Gdańsk and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Her professional fields encompassed armed forces, andragogy, and pedagogy[2]. Throughout her life, she received numerous awards, including the Order of the White Eagle, Pro Memoria Medal, Cross of Freedom and Solidarity, Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari, Armia Krajowa Cross, and Cross of Combat Action of the Polish Armed Forces in the West, plus two more.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery of St. George in Toruń[11]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[12]
- Field of work: armed forces[13], andragogy[14], pedagogy[15]
- Employer: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń[16], University of Gdańsk[17]
- Educated at: University of Gdańsk[18], Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[19]
- Award received: Order of the White Eagle[20], Pro Memoria Medal[21], Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[22], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[23], Armia Krajowa Cross[24], Cross of Combat Action of the Polish Armed Forces in the West[25], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27], Polonia Mater Nostra Est[28], Army Medal for War 1939-45[29], Cross of Valour[30], Gold Cross of Merit with Swords (1992)[31], Lwów Defence Cross[32]
- Sex or gender: female[33]
- Military branch: Polish Land Forces[34], Service for Poland's Victory[35], Armia Krajowa[36]
- Commons category: Elżbieta Zawacka[37]
- Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[38]
- Academic degree: scientific professorship degree[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[40]
- Family name: Zawacka[41]
- Given name: Elżbieta[42], Magdalena[43]
- Allegiance: Poland[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[45], Polish[46]
- Name in native language: Elżbieta Zawacka[47]
- P14974: 23212[48]
Why It Matters
Elżbieta Zawacka has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Elżbieta Zawacka born?
Elżbieta Zawacka was born in Toruń[2].
Where did Elżbieta Zawacka die?
Elżbieta Zawacka died in Toruń[4].
What did Elżbieta Zawacka do for work?
Elżbieta Zawacka worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], military officer[7], pedagogue[8], and mathematician[9].
Where did Elżbieta Zawacka go to school?
Elżbieta Zawacka was educated at University of Gdańsk[18] and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[19].
What awards did Elżbieta Zawacka receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[20], Pro Memoria Medal[21], Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[22], and Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[23].