Pontius (disambiguation)
Pontius is the nomen of the Roman gens Pontia, a family of Samnite origin, and was borne by all male members of that gens, particularly:
- Gaius Pontius, a Samnite general during the Second Samnite War.
- Lucius Pontius Aquila, tribune of the plebs about 45 BC, and one of Caesar's assassins.
- Pontius Pilatus, or Pilate, governor of Judaea who presided over the crucifixion of Jesus.
- Marcus Pontius Laelianus, a Roman politician and general, who held the consulship in AD 153.
- Pontius of Carthage, a deacon of the early church, and author of the Life of Cyprian.
As a modern surname, Pontius may refer to:
- Paulus Pontius, an artist.
- Chris Pontius, actor in the Jackass television series.
- Chris Pontius, American soccer player for D.C. United.
- Mark Pontius, a member of the American indie rock band Foster the People.
Pontius is also the original form of the modern names Pons and Ponce.
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