What is "anatolius"

n. (given name male from=Ancient Greek) of historical use only ( but the cognates are common given names in Eastern Europe).

Anatolius is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:

• Anatolius of Laodicea (died 283), Bishop of Laodicea in Syria, also known as Anatolius of Alexandria
• Anatolius, Vicarius of the Diocese of Asia in 352
• Anatolius (praetorian prefect), Praetorian prefect of Illyricum in 360, probably identical to Vindonius Anatolius
• Anatolius (magister militum) (421–451), East Roman general, politician and diplomat
• Patriarch Anatolius of Constantinople, Patriarch of Constantinople (449 - 458)
• Anatolius (curator), Byzantine honorary consul, killed in an earthquake in 557
• Anatolius (Osroene), Byzantine governor of Osroene, executed as a crypto-pagan c. 579
• Frans Anatolius Sjöström (1840–1885), Finnish architect

• Vindonius Anatolius, 4th century Greek writer

Anatolius (fl. 421–451) was a diplomat and general of the Eastern Roman Empire and Consul in 440. He was very influential during the reign of Theodosius II, and held command of the Empire's eastern armies for 13 years and led negotiations with Attila the Hun on several occasions.

Anatolius (, died 14 December 557) was a Byzantine official, active in the reign of Justinian I (r. 527-565). He held the titles of "curator domus diviniae" ("curator of the divine house", administrator of the private property of the imperial family) and honorary consul. He was killed in an earthquake.

Anatolius (, died c. 579/580) was a Byzantine official, active in the reign of Tiberius II Constantine (r. 574–582). He was a topoteretes (deputy) of the praetorian prefecture of the East and praeses (provincial governor) of Osroene. He was accused of being a crypto-pagan and consequently executed.