Marcus Ambivulus

Marcus Ambivulus was the 2nd Roman Prefect of the province of Judea, comprising biblical Judea and Samaria.[1][2]

Coin of Marcus Ambivulus

History

Originally a cavalry officer, he succeeded Coponius in 9 and ruled the area until 12, when he was succeeded by Annius Rufus. Josephus noted his tenure in the Antiquities of the Jews 18.31.

See also

References
  1. Maier, Paul L. "The Roman Governors - from Josephus: The Essential Works". Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  2. "Marcus Ambibulus". www.livius.org. Archived from the original on 2004-02-18.


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