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Petronius
Boy NameAncient Roman Origin
Meaning
Roman family name which is possibly derived from Latin petro, petronis "yokel".
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Petronius Probianus
Petronius Probianus ( 315–331 AD) was a politician of the Roman Empire.
AmbitionCharismaLeadership
Petronius (horse)
Petronius (1805–1823) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1808.
Petronius Probinus (consul 489)
Petronius Probinus was a Roman aristocrat during the reign of King Odoacer.
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Petronius of Bologna
Saint Petronius () (died ca.
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