Pontius Pilate: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Marcus Pontius Pilatus
Died After 36
Title / Office governor (26-36), Judaea

Did You Know?

  • The Nicene Creed mentions Pontius Pilate.
  • Sympathy for and opposition to Pilate's alleged actions have evolved and varied depending on political and historical trends.
  • Saint Augustine argued that Pilate believed Jesus was the King of the Jews.

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