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Ananus ben Ananus
Ananus ben Ananus was a Jewish high priest who in 62 CE had James, the brother of Jesus, put to death and was deposed after three months. At the start of the First Jewish–Roman War in 66 he became one of the leaders of the provisional government in Jerusalem, favouring a moderate course. In 68 he was killed by the Zealots and their Idumaean allies.
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