Pontius may refer to:

People from classical antiquity

Gaius Pontius Gaius Pontius (fl. 321 BC), sometimes called Gavius Pontius, was a Samnite commander during the Second Samnite War. He is most well known for his victory over the Roman legions at the Battle of the Caudine Forks in 321 BC. He was eventually capt ...

, a Samnite general during the Second Samnite War * Pontius Aquila, Roman politician, and one of Julius Caesar's assassins *

Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate (; ) was the Roman administration of Judaea (AD 6–135), fifth governor of the Judaea (Roman province), Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He is best known for being the official wh ...

, or Pilatus, Roman governor of Judaea who presided over the crucifixion of Jesus *

Pontius Telesinus Pontius Telesinus (died 2 November 82 BC) was the last independent leader of the Italic Samnites before their annexation by the Roman Republic. A fierce patriot, he was one of the rebel commanders in the Social War (91–87 BC) against Rome, leadi ...

, Samnite leader against the Roman Republic * 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'' *

Pontius of Cimiez Pontius of Cimiez, also known as Pons of Cimiez () was a Christian saint and martyr in third century Gaul. His feast day is 14 May. Life Born at Rome into a pagan family, Pontius converted to Christianity, giving away his property and preach ...

, early Christian martyr * Any male member of the Pontia gens

People in modern times

Paulus Pontius Paulus Pontius (May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter. He was one of the leading engravers connected with the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens. After Rubens' death, Pontus worked with other leading Antwerp painters suc ...

(1603-1658), a Flemish painter *

Chris Pontius Chris Pontius (born July 16, 1974) is an American stunt performer and television personality. He is best known as a cast member of the reality comedy show '' Jackass'' and co-host of its spinoff '' Wildboyz'' with fellow cast member Steve-O. ...

(born 1974), actor in the ''Jackass'' television series * Chris Pontius (soccer) (born 1987), American soccer player *

Mark Pontius Mark Andrew Pontius (born January 3, 1985) is an American musician who is best known as a founding member and drummer of the American alt pop band Foster the People; he left the band in 2021. Prior to joining Foster the People in 2009, Pontius ...

(born 1985), member of the American indie rock band Foster the People * Miller Pontius (1891–1960), American football player

People from classical antiquity

People in modern times

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