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| Aušra of Kretnga | |||||
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 Portrait by Šarune Paksys | |||||
| Pukias Sualkaranė | |||||
| Reign | 22 December 1601 – 4 September 1664 | ||||
| Predecessor | Skaidre the Tall | ||||
| Successor | Žydrune II of Ravumo | ||||
| Born | 11 June 1578 Kretnga, Silua | ||||
| Died | 4 September 1664 (aged 86) Ravumo, Silua | ||||
| Burial | Ravumo Mausoleum of the Sun and Moon | ||||
| Spouse | Ovidijus Bekeriene (m. 1598) | ||||
| Issue | Skirmante, Gintare, Laimonas | ||||
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| Father | Matas Vainuaskiene | ||||
| Mother | Raminta Vainuaskus, Karova of Kretnga | ||||
| Religion | Kuvo | ||||
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| Allegiance |  Silua | ||||
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| Years of service | 1595 - 1648 | ||||
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| Commands held | 22nd Husaras Pulkas | ||||
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Aušra of Kretnga was the Pukias Sualkaranė of Silua from 1601-1664. Aušra expanded the borders of Silua at the expense of its neighbors, most notably Shalum, and is frequently rated as one of the best military leaders of the 17th century.