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Faenius Rufus

AD 50 – AD 65

Roman Praetorian prefect from AD 55 to 62

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About Faenius Rufus

Lived AD 50 – AD 65 (aged 14–15). Faenius Rufus was a Roman politician.

Lucius Faenius Rufus, an eques Romanus, was praefectus annonae from AD 55 to 62. Tacitus reports that (unlike most holders of that office) he did not profit from it. With Tigellinus, he succeeded Sextus Afranius Burrus as praetorian prefect in AD 62. Rufus had a close association with Agrippina the Younger. In 65, however, he was executed for his part as a member of the Pisonian conspiracy against the Emperor Nero.

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Important facts

Born
AD 50
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Praetorian prefect, Praefectus annonae
Also known as
Lucius Faenius Rufus

People in Faenius Rufus's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Faenius Rufus?

Roman Praetorian prefect from AD 55 to 62

When was Faenius Rufus born?

Faenius Rufus was born in AD 50.

When did Faenius Rufus die?

Faenius Rufus died on 1 April AD 65 in Rome.

What was Faenius Rufus's occupation?

Faenius Rufus was a politician.

What nationality was Faenius Rufus?

Faenius Rufus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Faenius Rufus

· Wikidata: Q1229579

· DBpedia: Faenius Rufus

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