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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic Emperor's Egyptian Prefect
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the career of Marcus Aurelius's trusted Egyptian prefect, Tiberius Julius Alexander. A Roman knight of Jewish heritage from Alexandria, Alexander served as procurator of Judea under Claudius, then as prefect of Egypt under Nero, Galba, and Vespasian. He played a pivotal role in crushing the Jewish revolt of 66-70 CE and later supported Vespasian's bid for the throne. But his loyalty was tested under Marcus Aurelius when a false report of the emperor's death nearly sparked a rebellion. We examine Alexander's complex legacy: a Roman…
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