Antonius Rufus (grammarian)

Antonius Rufus was a Roman grammarian, whose exact dates are uncertain but who is believed to have lived sometime during the first century CE. Little is definitively known about his life beyond his surviving works, which primarily consist of fragments and quotations cited by later authors. His work appears to have focused on the interpretation and explanation of Latin grammar and usage, possibly including commentary on specific authors or texts. He is often mentioned in conjunction with other grammarians of his time, suggesting a shared intellectual context and engagement with developing linguistic scholarship. The limited evidence suggests he was a significant contributor to the understanding and teaching of Latin grammar in the Roman world, but further research is needed to fully understand the scope and influence of his contributions. The fragments of his writings that have survived offer glimpses into Roman grammatical theory and practice but lack the substantial body of work needed for a comprehensive understanding of his views and methods. More extensive textual discoveries are required to provide a more complete biography and analysis of his contributions to Latin grammar.