Joseph August Rohner commonly known as Anton Rohner (24 February 1871 - 4 November 1951) was a Swiss clergyman, professor, pastor, philosopher and member of the Dominican Order.

[2] His father was a well-respected personality who served as municipal councilor and as a member of the Cantonal Council of St. Gallen.

[3] Rohner's elder brother, Gebhard Jr., served as custodian of the Abbey of Saint Gall.

[4] His youngest brother, Joseph Carl Rohner known as Anselm, was clergy as well in Lucerne.

[6] After receiving his Doctorate in Philosophy, Rohner spent nine years living in Rome and Turin, Italy.