Description: (The Governor of Judaea Who Ordered Jesus's Crucifixion)
Pontius Pilate served as the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He is best known for presiding over the trial of Jesus and ordering his crucifixion, a significant event in Christianity. Pilate's rule was marked by tension and violence with the Jewish population, as recorded by various historical sources. He minted coins and left behind the Pilate stone as evidence of his governorship, but little is known about his life before or after his time in office.