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Antonius is the nomen of the gens Antonia one of the most important families in ancient Rome with both patrician and plebeian branches. It is also the source of the English personal name Anthony as well as a number of similar names in various European languages.Marcus Antonius claimed that the gens was descended from Anton a son of Heracles. Women of the family were called Antonia. The Antonii produced a number of important generals and politicians some of whom are listed below.