Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 16 BC)
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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 for penetrating deeper into Germany than anyone else before him. As a young man he was a famous charioteer. Suetonius describes as "arrogant, cruel, notorious and extravagant." Lucius Domitius held the office of aedile. As praetor and consul, he 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 Augustus' household possessions. Lucius Domitius married Antonia Major, Augustus' niece. They had Domitia Lepida Major, Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Domitia Lepida. Lucius died in 25 AD.
| Preceded by Gaius Furnius and Gaius Iunius Silanus |
Consul of the Roman Empire 16 BC |
Succeeded by Marcus Livius Drusus Libo and Lucius Calpurnius Piso |
