Marcus Ambivulus

Coin of Marcus Ambivulus. Issued in 10 AD.

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

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

• Roman administration of Judaea (AD 6–135)
• Roman Procurator coinage

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.

Marcus Ambivulus Roman Rulers of Judea
Preceded by Coponius	Prefect of Judaea	Succeeded by Annius Rufus