Famous Lithuanian Women

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Dalia Grybauskaitė
(4th President of Lithuania (2009 - 2019))
Dalia Grybauskaitė
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Birthdate: March 1, 1956
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Dalia Grybauskaitė became the first female president of Lithuania and the first to be re-elected. Popularly known as Lithuania’s Iron Lady and often compared to Margaret Thatcher, she has also been the UN Commissioner of the Year. A black belt in karate, she has mastery over four languages.

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Bria Vinaite
(Lithuanian-born American Actress Known for Performance in the Movie 'The Florida Project')
Bria Vinaite
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Birthdate: June 10, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Alytus, Lithuania

Bria Vinaite is a Lithuanian-born American actress best known for her portrayal of Halley in the 2017 coming-of-age drama film The Florida Project, which earned her critical acclaim. Bria Vinaite's performance in the film earned her nominations for the San Diego Film Critics Society Award, North Texas Film Critics Association Award, and Chicago Film Critics Association Award.

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Aksana
(Lithuanian Professional Wrestler)
Aksana
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Birthdate: April 29, 1982
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Alytus, Lithuania
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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 4 
Severija Janušauskaitė
(Lithuanian Actress, Composer and Model)
Severija Janušauskaitė
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Birthdate: October 22, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Šiauliai, Lithuania

Severija Janušauskaitė is a Lithuanian actress and occasional singer, composer, fashion model, and costume designer. She is best known for her portrayal of Rita in the 2014 Russian drama film Star, which earned her a Best Actress Award at the Kinotavr Film Festival. Her performance in the film was also honored with the prestigious Golden Eagle Award.

 5 
Rūta Meilutytė
(Swimmer)
Rūta Meilutytė
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Birthdate: March 19, 1997
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 6 
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
(Lithuanian Actress Who Appears Predominantly in Russian Films)
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
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Birthdate: January 20, 1963
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė is а Lithuanian actress who appears predominantly in Russian films. She achieved popularity in 1994, when she won the Nika Award for Best Actress. Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė is аlso a recipient of the State Prize of the Russian Federation.

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Modesta Vžesniauskaitė
(Sport cyclist)
Modesta Vžesniauskaitė
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Birthdate: October 17, 1983
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Panevėžys, Lithuania
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 8 
Barbara Radziwill
(Queen)
Barbara Radziwill
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Birthdate: December 6, 1520
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania
Died: May 8, 1551
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Emilia Plater
(Polish-Lithuanian Revolutionary and Noblewoman)
Emilia Plater
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Birthdate: November 13, 1806
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania
Died: December 23, 1831

Emilia Plater was a Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and noblewoman. Often compared with France's Joan of Arc, Plater is seen as a national heroine in Belarus, Lithuania, and Poland. Emilia Plater's story has inspired numerous works of art and literature and she is often seen as a symbol of women empowerment in Lithuania.

 10 
Clara Rockmore
(Virtuoso Performer of an Electronic Musical Instrument Called 'The Theremin')
Clara Rockmore
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Birthdate: March 9, 1911
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Vilnius
Died: May 10, 1998

Clara Rockmore was a Lithuanian violin prodigy. She later became a virtuoso performer of an electronic musical instrument called the theremin. Rockmore is credited with improving and popularizing the instrument by working closely with its inventor, Leon Theremin. Clara Rockmore is also known as the sister of famous American pianist Nadia Reisenberg.

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 11 
Ieva Zasimauskaitė
(Singer)
Ieva Zasimauskaitė
3
Birthdate: July 2, 1993
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania
 12 
Bluma Zeigarnik
(Lithuanian-Soviet Psychologist and Psychiatrist)
Bluma Zeigarnik
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Birthdate: November 9, 1901
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Prienai, Lithuania
Died: February 24, 1988

Born to a Jewish family in southern Lithuania that was well-respected among the community, Bluma Zeigarnik grew up to be a renowned psychologist. She is best remembered for discovering what is known as the Zeigarnik effect, or the phenomenon of remembering incomplete tasks better than complete ones.

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Julija Stoliarenko
(Mixed martial artist)
Julija Stoliarenko
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Birthdate: April 8, 1993
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen
(Lithuanian Speaker of the Seimas)
Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen
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Birthdate: August 6, 1983
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Šiauliai, Lithuania

Lithuanian politician and chess-player Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen serves as speaker of the Seimas since November 2020. Her achievements in chess includes becoming Lithuanian champion twice, receiving FIDE’s Grandmaster title in 2010, and winning gold medal during European Women's Individual Championship in 2011. She joined politics as a member of Liberal Movement in 2015 and presently serves as Chairperson of the party.

 15 
Ingrida Šimonytė
(The Prime Minister of Lithuania)
Ingrida Šimonytė
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Birthdate: November 15, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Ingrida Šimonytė is a Lithuanian economist and politician. She is the current Prime Minister of Lithuania. An influential politician, Šimonytė also served as the Minister of Finance from 7 July 2009 to 13 December 2012. In 2019 and 2020, Ingrida Šimonytė was named Delfi Women of the Year.

 16 
Asmik Grigorian
(Operatic soprano)
Asmik Grigorian
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Birthdate: May 12, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania
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Agnė Grudytė
(Lithuanian TV Presenter and Actress)
Agnė Grudytė
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Birthdate: July 9, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Šiauliai, Lithuania

Agnė Grudytė is a Lithuanian TV presenter and actress. She started her career as a TV presenter before landing a role in the popular TV series, Naisių vasara. She then played important roles in films like Single Valentine and Flight Crew. Renowned for her good looks, Agnė Grudytė has been regarded by some as a potential sex symbol of Lithuania.

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Dovilė Kilty
(Lithuanian Track and Field Athlete)
Dovilė Kilty
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Birthdate: July 14, 1993
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Šiauliai, Lithuania
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Edita Vilkevičiūtė
(Model)
Edita Vilkevičiūtė
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Birthdate: January 1, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Sonia Gaskell
(Dancer)
Sonia Gaskell
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Birthdate: April 14, 1904
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Vilkaviškis, Lithuania
Died: July 9, 1974
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Aušrinė Armonaitė
(Lithuanian Politician and Minister for Economy and Innovation)
Aušrinė Armonaitė
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Birthdate: May 26, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Aušrinė Armonaitė is a Lithuanian politician and the current Minister for Economy and Innovation. Since 2019, she has been serving as the chairperson of the popular Freedom Party. Aušrinė Armonaitė previously served as a member of the conservative-liberal political party, Liberal Movement.

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Constance of Austria
(Queen)
Constance of Austria
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Birthdate: December 24, 1588
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Graz, Austria
Died: July 10, 1631
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Senda Berenson
(Author)
Senda Berenson
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Birthdate: March 19, 1868
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Butrimonys, Lithuania
Died: February 16, 1954
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Diana Nausėdienė
(First Lady)
Diana Nausėdienė
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Birthdate: July 9, 1964
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Klaipėda, Lithuania
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Austra Skujytė
(Lithuanian Athlete)
Austra Skujytė
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Birthdate: August 12, 1979
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Biržai, Lithuania
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Cornell Borchers
(Lithuanian-German Actress & Singer)
Cornell Borchers
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Birthdate: March 16, 1925
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Šilutė, Lithuania
Died: May 12, 2014

Cornell Borchers was a Lithuanian-German actress. She is best remembered for playing important roles in films like The Big Lift and Istanbul. She achieved popularity in 1949, when she appeared on the cover of a magazine named Neue Film Welt. Cornell Borchers achieved international prominence in 1955, when she received a BAFTA Film Award for the film, The Divided Heart.

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Monika Linkytė
(Lithuanian Singer-Songwriter)
Monika Linkytė
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Birthdate: June 3, 1992
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Gargždai, Lithuania

Monika Linkytė is a Lithuanian singer-songwriter best known for representing her country at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with the song This Time. She represented Lithuania alongside Vaidas Baumila in the competition where they finished 18th. Over the course of her musical career, Monika Linkytė has won a couple of M.A.M.A Awards

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Sophia of Halshany
(Princess)
Sophia of Halshany
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Birthdate: 1405 AD
Birthplace: Lithuania
Died: September 21, 1461
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Justė Jocytė
(Basketball player)
Justė Jocytė
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Birthdate: November 19, 2005
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 30 
Alina Orlova
(Lithuanian-Russian Musician and 'Sung' Poetry Singer)
Alina Orlova
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Birthdate: June 28, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Visaginas, Lithuania

Alina Orlova is a Lithuanian-Russian musician and 'sung' poetry singer. Renowned for her soothing and powerful voice, Orlova has become a popular figure in Lithuania over the last few years. She has also earned the admiration of fellow stars and musicians like Fran Healy.

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Aistė Diržiūtė
(Lithuanian Actress Who Became Popular for Her Role in the Romantic Teen Drama Film 'The Summer of Sangaile')
Aistė Diržiūtė
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Birthdate: October 18, 1991
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Vilkaviškis, Lithuania

Aistė Diržiūtė is a Lithuanian actress who achieved popularity in 2015, when she played Austė in the romantic teen drama film The Summer of Sangailė. The film received critical acclaim and was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival. Aistė Diržiūtė's performance in the film earned her the Shooting Stars Award at the festival.

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Aldona of Lithuania
(Queen)
Aldona of Lithuania
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Birthdate: 1309 AD
Birthplace: Lithuania
Died: May 26, 1339
 33 
Airinė Palšytė
(Lithuanian High Jumper)
Airinė Palšytė
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Birthdate: July 13, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Ludwika Karolina Radziwiłł
(Princess)
Ludwika Karolina Radziwiłł
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Birthdate: February 27, 1667
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Königsberg, Ducal Prussia
Died: March 25, 1695
 35 
Alma Adamkienė
(First Lady)
Alma Adamkienė
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Birthdate: February 10, 1928
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Šiauliai, Lithuania
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Agnia Ditkovskyte
(Russian Actress Best Known for Her Role in the Russian Teen Romantic Comedy Film 'Heat')
Agnia Ditkovskyte
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Birthdate: May 11, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Agnia Ditkovskyte is a Russian actress of Lithuanian descent. She is best known for her portrayal of Nastia in the 2006 Russian teen romantic comedy film Heat, which earned her several nominations at the MTV Russia Movie Awards. Agnia Ditkovskyte won the Best Kiss award alongside Aleksey Chadovat at the MTV Russia Movie Awards for her performance in the movie.

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Kazimira Prunskienė
(1st Prime Minister of Lithuania (1990 - 1991))
Kazimira Prunskienė
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Birthdate: February 26, 1943
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Vasiuliškė, Lithuania

Kazimira Prunskienė scripted history when she became Lithuania’s first prime minister after the country’s independence from the USSR. Associated with the Communist Party, the Popular Peasants Union, and the People's Party, she has also taught economics and penned several books. She is known for her focus on women’s participation in politics.

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Sophia of Lithuania
(Princess)
Sophia of Lithuania
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Birthdate: 1371 AD
Birthplace: Trakai, Lithuania
Died: October 27, 1453
 39 
Mia
(Lithuanian Singer-Songwriter & TV Host)
Mia
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Birthdate: July 19, 1983
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kaukolikai, Lithuania

Mia is a Lithuanian singer, television host, and songwriter. She achieved popularity in 2004 when her debut single Kiekvienam became famous in Lithuania. Since 2009, Mia has also been hosting TV shows like Muzikinė karuselė, which has made her a household name in Lithuania.

 40 
Neringa Venckienė
(Member of the 11th Seimas of Lithuania (2012 - 2014))
Neringa Venckienė
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Birthdate: May 21, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania

Former Lithuanian judge Neringa Venckienė was part of the 11th Seimas of Lithuania. The Way of Courage party leader was in the middle of a huge controversy regarding the custody of her brother’s daughter, who was apparently molested in a case that led to the murders of several people.

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Margarita Drobiazko
(Ice dancer)
Margarita Drobiazko
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Birthdate: December 21, 1971
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Margarita Drobiazko is a Lithuanian former ice dancer who won bronze medals at the World Figure Skating Championships, European Championships, and Grand Prix Final with her skating partner Povilas Vanagas. She also won the 1999 Skate Canada International event and competed in five Olympic Games, becoming one of the first figure skaters along with Vanagas to participate in five Olympics.  

 42 
Zemaite
(Writer)
Zemaite
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Birthdate: May 31, 1845
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Bukantė , Kaunas County, Lithuania
Died: December 7, 1921
 43 
Simonna
(Lithuanian Singer and Actress)
Simonna
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Birthdate: December 12, 1995
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lithuania

Simonna is a Lithuanian singer and actress. She achieved popularity in the late 2000s and early 2010s, when she competed in a number of music competitions across Europe. In the late 2010s, Simonna started focusing on her acting career. Since then, she has played important roles in films like Red Winter, Then She Was Gone, and The Blackstone.

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Birutė
(Duke)
Birutė
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Birthdate: 1317 AD
Birthplace: Palanga, Lithuania
Died: 1382 AD
 45 
Evelina Dobrovolska
(The Minister for Justice of Lithuania)
Evelina Dobrovolska
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Birthdate: August 16, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Evelina Dobrovolska is a Polish-Lithuanian activist and politician. She is currently serving as the Minister for Justice of Lithuania in the Šimonytė Cabinet. Prior to her political career, Ewelina Dobrowolska achieved popularity after becoming one of the most important members of the European Foundation of Human Rights.

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Agnė Bilotaitė
(Minister for the Interior of Lithuania)
Agnė Bilotaitė
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Birthdate: January 29, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Klaipėda, Lithuania

Agnė Bilotaitė is a Lithuanian politician and the current Minister for the Interior of Lithuania in the Šimonytė Cabinet. Since 2008, Agnė Bilotaitė has been an important member of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, the unicameral parliament of the country.

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Gintarė Skaistė
(The Minister for Finance of Lithuania)
Gintarė Skaistė
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Birthdate: August 4, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania

Gintarė Skaistė is a Lithuanian politician who is currently serving as the Minister for Finance of Lithuania in the Šimonytė Cabinet. She earned recognition as a politician between 2007 and 2016, during which she served as the Kaunas City Councillor.

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Diana Ziliute
(Lithuanian Racing Cyclist)
Diana Ziliute
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Birthdate: May 28, 1976
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Rietavas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
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Aušra Maldeikienė
(Lithuanian Politician & Member of the European Parliament)
Aušra Maldeikienė
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Birthdate: June 4, 1958
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Palanga, Lithuania

Aušra Maldeikienė is a Lithuanian politician, political economist, teacher, lecturer, publicist, and author. Having served as the Vilnius City Councilor and Member of the Seimas between 2015 and 2019, Maldeikienė was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019.

 50 
Ausra Fridrikas
(Lithuanian–Austrian Handball Player and World Champion From 1990)
Ausra Fridrikas
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Birthdate: April 30, 1967
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Varėna, Lithuania
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)