Category:Rufus (subject)

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Annius Rufus was the Roman governor of Judea, from 12 CE to 15 CE, under Emperors Augustus and Tiberius.

Overview

In 12 CE Augustus appointed Annius Rufus to succeed Marcus Ambivulus as the Roman Prefect of Judea. No noticeable event is recorded during Rufus' tenure, except the death of the Emperor in Rome in 14 CE. The following year, in 15 CE, the new Emperor Tiberius appointed Valerius Gratus to take Rufus' place.

Rufus in ancient sources

Josephus' works are the only source of information on Annius Rufus.

Josephus, Antiquities

Ant XVIII 2, 2 -- After him [i.e. Marcus Ambivulus] came Annius Rufus, under whom died Caesar [i.e. Augustus]...

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