Marcus Ambivulus

Marcus Ambivulus
Coin of Marcus Ambivulus

Marcus Ambivulus was Roman Prefect of the province of Judea and Samaria.[1] Originally a cavalry officer, he succeeded Coponius in 9 AD and ruled the area until 13 AD when he was succeeded by Annius Rufus. Josephus noted his tenure in Antiquities 18.31.

References

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See also

Marcus Ambivulus
Preceded by
Coponius
Prefect of Judaea Succeeded by
Annius Rufus



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