About Coponius
Lived 100 BC – 100. Coponius was a Roman politician.
Coponius was the first Roman governor (prefect ) of Judaea province (from 6 CE to 9 CE).
Biography
He was, like the prefects who succeeded him, an eques, and "had the power of life and death". During his administration the revolt of Judas the Galilean occurred,
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Coponius?
Roman governor (prefect) of the Judaea province (6 CE to 9 CE)
When was Coponius born?
Coponius was born in 100 BC.
When did Coponius die?
Coponius died in 100.
What was Coponius's occupation?
Coponius was a politician.
What nationality was Coponius?
Coponius was Roman.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Coponius. https://biography.guide/coponius/
MLA: "Coponius." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/coponius/.
Chicago: "Coponius." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/coponius/.
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