Annius Rufus succeeded Marcus Ambivulus as the 3rd Prefect of Judea in 12AD.
History His tenure was apparently without incident since the only event that Josephus reports as occurring while he was in office is the death of Augustus in Rome in 14AD. He was succeeded by Valerius Gratus in 15AD.
Sources Josephus: Antiquities of the Jews, Book 18, Ch. 2.
See also Gens Annia Roman administration of Judaea (AD 6–135)
External links Annius Rufus entry in historical sourcebook by Mahlon H. Smith.