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'''Annius Rufus''' was the Roman governor of Judea, from 12 CE to 15 CE. | '''Annius Rufus''' was the Roman governor of Judea, from 12 CE to 15 CE, under [[Augustus]] and [[Tiberius]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Annius Rufus was the Roman governor of Judea, from 12 CE to 15 CE, under Augustus and Tiberius.
Biography
In 12 CE Annius Rufus succeeded Marcus Ambivulus as the Roman Prefect of Judea. No noticeable event is recorded during his tenure, except the death of Augustus in Rome in 14 CE. In 15 CE Valerius Gratus took Rufus' place.
Rufus in ancient sources
Josephus' works are the major source of information on Annius Rufus.
Josephus, Jewish War
Ant XVIII 2, 2 -- After him [i.e. Marcus Ambivulus] came Annius Rufus, under whom died Caesar [i.e. Augustus]...
Rufus in Scholarship
Rufus in Fiction
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