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Publius Sulpicius Quirinius

d. 21 CE · 1st century · Also known as Quirinius

Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was a Roman senator, consul in 12 BCE, who as governor of Syria carried out a census of Judaea in 6 CE, when it became a Roman province after the deposition of Archelaus. The census provoked the revolt of Judas of Galilee and is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. He died in Rome in 21 CE.

Publius Sulpicius Quirinius
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

MarmaridaeHerodian Ethnarchy of Judea

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