Antonius

Antonius (fem. Antonia) was the nomen of the gens Antonia, one of the most important plebeian (meaning not patrician) families of ancient Rome. The family claimed descendancy from Anton, a son of the god Hercules. Women of the family carried the name Antonia, according to the Roman naming convention. The Antonii produced several important Roman generals and politicians, listed bellow.

Mark Antony (83 - 30 BC), ally of Julius Caesar, Triumvir and afterwards enemy of Caesar Augustus. Probably the most famous Antonius, his life is depicted in William Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra
Other Antonii
Gaius Antonius (died 42 BC)
Gaius Antonius Hybrida, Mark Antony's uncle
Lucius Antonius, Mark Antony's brother
Marcus Antonius Creticus, Mark Antony's father
Marcus Antonius Orator (died 87 BC)
Women
Julia Antonia
Antonia Major
Antonia Minor
Others
lex Antonia
Emperors Gordian I, Gordian II and Gordian III were also members of the Antonius family, although not directly related to the Republic protagonists cited above.

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Antonius

Antonius

Other Antonii

Women

Others