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'''Faenius Rufus''', Roman senator, ], 55-62AD. Tacitus reports that (unlike most holders of that office) he did ''not'' profit from it. With ], he succeeded ] as ] in 62. In 65, however, he was executed for his part |
'''Faenius Rufus''', Roman senator, ], 55-62AD. Tacitus reports that (unlike most holders of that office) he did ''not'' profit from it. With ], he succeeded ] as ] in 62. In 65, however, he was executed for his part as a member of the ] against the emperor ]. | ||
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Faenius Rufus | |
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Allegiance | Roman Empire |
Years of service | 62–65 |
Rank | Praetorian prefect |
Commands | Praetorian Guard |
Faenius Rufus, Roman senator, praefectus annonae, 55-62AD. 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 62. In 65, however, he was executed for his part as a member of the Pisonian conspiracy against the emperor Nero.
Sources
- Tacitus, Annals, 14.51 and 15.50
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Preceded bySextus Afranius Burrus | Praetorian prefect together with Gaius Ophonius Tigellinus 62–65 |
Succeeded byGaius Ophonius Tigellinus and Nymphidius Sabinus |