Pontius may refer to:

People from classical antiquity

* Gaius Pontius, a Samnite general during the Second Samnite War *

Pontius Aquila Pontius Aquila (possibly Lucius Pontius; died 21 April 43 BC) was a Roman politician, military commander, and one of the assassins of Julius Caesar. In 45 BC, as tribune of the plebs, he annoyed Caesar by refusing to stand during his triumphal pro ...

, Roman politician, and one of Julius Caesar's assassins *

Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate (; grc-gre, Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος, ) was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He is best known for being the official who presided over the trial of J ...

, 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 Marsic War, Social War (91–87 BC) against ...

, Samnite leader against the Roman Republic *

Marcus Pontius Laelianus Marcus Pontius Laelianus Larcius Sabinus was a Roman senator and general who held a series of offices in the emperor's service. He was suffect consul for the ''nundinium'' of July-August 145 as the colleague of Quintus Mustius Priscus. Laelianus ...

, a Roman politician and general, who held the consulship in AD 153 *

Pontius of Carthage Pontius, or Pontius the Deacon, (died in the mid third century) was a Christian saint and Latin author from Carthage. He served as a deacon under Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200 –258) and wrote the ''Vita Cypriani'' ("Life of Cyprian") shortly af ...

, a deacon of the early church, and author of the ''Life of Cyprian'' *

Pontius of Cimiez Saint Pontius of Cimiez, also known as Pons of Cimiez (french: Pons de Cimiez, Ponce de 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 Chri ...

, early Christian martyr * Any male member of the

Pontia gens ''Pontia'' is a genus of pierid butterflies. They are found in the Holarctic, but are rare in Europe and central to eastern North America, and a few species range into the Afrotropics. Several East Asian species once placed here are now more oft ...

People in modern times

* Paulus Pontius, an artist *

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. ...

, actor in the ''Jackass'' television series *

Chris Pontius (soccer) Christopher Richard Pontius (born May 12, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player. Playing career Youth and college Pontius attended and played central midfield for Servite High School. He played club soccer with the Irvin ...

, American soccer player for D.C. United *

Mark Pontius Mark Andrew Pontius 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 was part of Los Angeles ...

, a member of the American indie rock band Foster the People *

Miller Pontius Miller Hall Pontius (April 17, 1891 – November 5, 1960) was an American football player and investment banker. A native of Circleville, Ohio, Pontius played college football as a tackle and end for coach Fielding H. Yost's Michigan Wolverines ...

(1891–1960), American football player

People from classical antiquity

People in modern times

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