# Pontius Pilate — Ben Hur character guide

> Pontius Pilate in Ben Hur by Lew Wallace.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pilate

**First appearance:** 0081-i

## Who they are

The Roman governor who presides over the trial of Jesus.

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