Marcus Annius Verus (father of Marcus Aurelius)

Marcus Annius Verus (d. 124 AD) was a distinguished Roman politician who lived in the 2nd century, served as a praetor and was the father of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

He was the son of Roman senator Marcus Annius Verus and noblewoman Rupilia Faustina.

His brother was the consul Marcus Annius Libo and his sister was Faustina the Elder, wife of Antoninus Pius.

He married Domitia Lucilla, the heiress of a wealthy family which owned a tile factory.

Annius Verus died young while he held the office of praetor.