Marriage and Children
Cassius was married to Volusia Vettia or Volusia Maeciana (c. 135 – aft. 175), daughter of Lucius Volusius Maecianus, and had at least three children (the Historia Augusta implies he may have had more):
- Avidius Heliodorus – banished by order of the emperor.
- Avidius Maecianus – killed after the revolt had been put down.
- Avidia Alexandra – was allowed to keep her freedom, although her movements were restricted.
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