1st century CE · astrologer · prefect of Egypt
Tiberius Claudius Balbillus
Known · AttestedWorked in Alexandria.
In Alexandria: 55–59 CE
Astrologer to emperors and prefect of Egypt from 55 to 59 CE. An inscription from Ephesus lists among his posts a charge over the Alexandrian libraries; the title is partly restored.
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Moments
- 41–54 CE · Claudius adds a new Mouseion; Balbillus Known: attested
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Sources
- I.Ephesos 3042 (= AE 1924, 78)