Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus
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Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus was the only child of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 32 BC) and Aemilia Lepida. His mother was a paternal cousin to triumvir Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. His paternal grandmother was Porcia Catones. He won an honorary triumph, by penetrating deeper into Germany, than anyone else before him. As a young man he was a famous charioteer. Suetonius describes as "arrogant, cruel, notorius and extravagant." Lucius held the office of aedile. As praetor and consul made married knights and married women star in pantomimes. He enjoyed presenting gladiatorial contests and wild animal hunts. In Augustus' will he was nominated to purchase his household possessions. Lucius married Antonia Major, Augustus' niece. They had Domitia Lepida Major, Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Domitia Lepida. Lucius died in 25 AD.
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