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==Political career==
==Foreign policy==
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==Later years==
==Later years==
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
==Legacy==
==Legacy==

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Aušra of Kretnga
Aušra of Kretnga portrait.png
Portrait by Šarune Paksys
Pukias Sualkaranė
Reign22 December 1601 –
4 September 1664
PredecessorSkaidre the Tall
SuccessorŽydrune II of Ravumo
Born(1578-06-11)11 June 1578
Kretnga, Silua
Died4 September 1664(1664-09-04) (aged 86)
Ravumo, Silua
Burial
Ravumo Mausoleum of the Sun and Moon
Spouse
Ovidijus Bekeriene (m. 1598)
IssueSkirmante, Gintare, Laimonas
Full name
Aušra Vainauskus of Kretnga
FatherMatas Vainuaskiene
MotherRaminta Vainuaskus, Karova of Kretnga
ReligionKuvo
Military career
Allegiance Silua
Service/branch
Years of service1595 - 1648
Rank
Unit
Commands held22nd Husaras Pulkas
Battles/wars

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.

Childhood and family

Early adult years and military service

Political career

Foreign policy

Wars

Domestic policy

Later years

Personal life

Legacy