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Magisterial title
Prefect (from the Latin praefectus, substantive adjectival form of praeficere: "put in front", meaning in charge) is a magisterial title of varying definition
Prefect
Term used in the British education system
A school prefect is a pupil who has been given certain responsibilities in the school, similar to the responsibilities given to safety patrol members
School_prefect
Book by Alastair Reynolds
Aurora Rising (originally titled The Prefect) is a 2007 science fiction novel by Welsh author Alastair Reynolds. It is the fifth novel set in the Revelation
The_Prefect
High office in the Roman Empire
The praetorian prefect (Latin: praefectus praetorio; Greek: ἔπαρχος/ὕπαρχος τῶν πραιτωρίων) was a high office in the Roman Empire established by Emperor
Praetorian_prefect
Topics referred to by the same term
Ford Prefect may refer to: Ford Prefect (car), line of British cars produced between 1938 and 1961 Ford Prefect (character), character in The Hitchhiker's
Ford_Prefect
State's representative in a French department or region
A prefect (French: préfet, plural préfets, both [pʁefɛ]) in France is the State's representative in a department or region. Regional prefects are ex officio
Prefect_(France)
Topics referred to by the same term
area. It may also refer to: Urban prefect, prefect of the city of Rome, later of Constantinople Praetorian prefect, a high official, originating as the
Prefect_(disambiguation)
Alien researcher from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect (also called Ix) is a character in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by the British author Douglas Adams. His role as Arthur Dent's friend
Ford_Prefect_(character)
Mexican-American media executive and journalist (born 1986)
officer of EWTN News since 2023. On June 2, 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed her prefect of the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See, effective November
Montse_Alvarado
Line of British automobiles (1938–1961)
The Ford Prefect is a line of British cars which was produced by Ford UK between 1938 and 1961 as an upmarket version of the Ford Popular and Ford Anglia
Ford_Prefect_(car)
Two-seat turboprop training and aerobatic low-wing aircraft
Training to British military pilots on a fleet of 23 G 120TPs named the Grob Prefect T1. The system replaces separate flying fixed-wing and rotary training
Grob_G_120TP
Byzantine commercial manual
The Book of the Prefect or Eparch (Greek: Τὸ ἐπαρχικὸν βιβλίον, romanized: To eparchikon biblion) is a Byzantine commercial manual or guide addressed
Book_of_the_Prefect
Royal prerogative in the Kingdom of Hungary
Prefection, also promotion of a daughter to a son (Hungarian: fiúsítás; Latin: praefectio in filium), was a royal prerogative in the Kingdom of Hungary
Prefection
British punk rock band
The Prefects were a British punk rock band from Birmingham, England, with members that would later form the Nightingales. They were among the first wave
The_Prefects
Administrative institutions of the Holy See
institution is composed of a prefect or equivalent, a suitable number of Members, one or more Secretaries who assist the prefect, together with, but in a
Roman_Curia
Prefect in charge of a French maritime arrondissement
A maritime prefect (French: Préfet maritime) is a servant of the French government who exercises authority over the sea in a particular region known as
Maritime_prefect
Romanian government office
A prefect (Romanian: prefect) in Romania represents the Government in each of the country's 41 counties, as well as the Municipality of Bucharest. The
Prefect_(Romania)
Prefect of Judea from 36 to 37
Marcellus was the 6th Roman Prefect of the province of Judea. He was a friend of Lucius Vitellius, who appointed him after sending Pontius Pilate to Rome
Marcellus_(prefect_of_Judea)
Early 5th-century Eastern Roman statesman
was a statesman of the Later Roman Empire. He is notable as a praetorian prefect of the East in the later reign of Arcadius and the first years of Theodosius
Anthemius (praetorian prefect)
Anthemius_(praetorian_prefect)
Law enforcement agency of Paris
Val-de-Marne. It is headed by the Paris Prefect of Police (le Préfet de police de Paris), officially called the Prefect of Police (le Préfet de police), and
Paris_Police_Prefecture
Magistrate of Rome
The praefectus urbanus, also called praefectus urbi or urban prefect in English, was praefect of the city of Rome, and later also of Constantinople. The
Praefectus_urbi
4th-century Roman administrator of Gaul
the Roman emperors Diocletian and Maximian, Dacian or Dacianus had been prefect of Gaul, and had also acted in Hispania Tarraconensis or Hispania Carthaginensis
Dacian_(prefect)
Catholic Church dicastery overseeing the process of canonization of saints
Alberto Bovone (pro-prefect 1995–1998, prefect 1998) José Saraiva Martins (1998–2008) Angelo Amato (pro-prefect 2008–2010, prefect 2010–2018) Giovanni
Dicastery for the Causes of Saints
Dicastery_for_the_Causes_of_Saints
served the Frankish King, Charlemagne, as Margrave of the Avar March and Prefect of Bavaria in what is now South-Eastern Germany. Gerold played a significant
Gerold,_Prefect_of_Bavaria
Italian civil servant and politician (born 1963)
Matteo Piantedosi (born 20 April 1963) is an Italian prefect and civil servant serving as the Minister of the Interior in the Meloni Cabinet since 22
Matteo_Piantedosi
Department of the Roman Curia
pope held the title of prefect and appointed a cardinal to preside over the meetings, first as Secretary, then as Pro-Prefect. Since 1968, the Cardinal
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
Dicastery_for_the_Doctrine_of_the_Faith
French civil servant and Prefect of French Guiana
who has served as the Prefect of French Guiana since 21 August 2023. He also served as Director of the Cabinet of the Prefect and later Secretary-General
Antoine_Poussier
5/6th-century Byzantine official
Theodoric the Great, appointed him to the highest civil office of praetorian prefect of Italy. He continued to serve in this capacity until 500, when he was
Liberius_(praetorian_prefect)
interactions with Ford Prefect, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Marvin the Paranoid Android, and Trillian. Arthur Philip Dent, accompanied by Ford Prefect, barely escapes
List of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy characters
List_of_The_Hitchhiker's_Guide_to_the_Galaxy_characters
Prefect in ancient Rome
such as controlling prisons and in civil administration. The Praetorian prefect (Praefectus praetorio) began as the military commander of a general's guard
Praefectus
Rwandan prefect
politician who served as the Prefect of Butare and was killed during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. He was the only Tutsi prefect at the time of the genocide
Jean-Baptiste_Habyalimana
11th-century Chinese politician and cultural personification of justice
punishing powerful families. His appointment from 1057 to 1058 as the prefect of Song's capital Kaifeng, where he initiated a number of changes to better
Bao_Zheng
Administrative jurisdiction or subdivision in various countries
an administrative jurisdiction traditionally governed by an appointed prefect. This can be a regional or local government subdivision in various countries
Prefecture
A prefect (Albanian: Prefekt, [pɾɛˈfɛkt]) in Albania is the representative of the central government in each of the country's 12 counties. Their primary
Prefect_(Albania)
Department of the Roman Curia
Tabera (prefect, Divine Worship, 1971–1973) James Knox (1974–1981) Giuseppe Casoria, (pro-prefect 1981–1983, prefect 1983–1984) Paul Mayer (pro-prefect 1984–1985
Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Dicastery_for_Divine_Worship_and_the_Discipline_of_the_Sacraments
Administrative division of the late Roman Empire (337-584 CE)
Since most Latin terms and titles had their Greek equivalents, praetorian prefect of Italy was often titled as praetorian eparch of Italy (Greek: πραιτωριανός
Praetorian prefecture of Italy
Praetorian_prefecture_of_Italy
Roman soldier and confidant of the Roman Emperor Tiberius (20 BC – AD 31)
Emperor Tiberius. Of the Equites class by birth, Sejanus rose to power as prefect of the Praetorian Guard, the imperial bodyguard, of which he was commander
Sejanus
Bodyguards of the Roman emperors
the new camp. Sejanus held the title of prefect jointly with his father, under Augustus, but became sole prefect in AD 15, and used the position to render
Praetorian_Guard
Governmental subdivision in France
headquarters of a prefect. Although the administration of departments and regions is distinct, a regional prefect is ex officio prefect of the department
Prefectures_in_France
Publications deemed heretical for Catholics
it still was. This question was put to Cardinal Alfredo Ottaviani, pro-prefect of the congregation, who responded in the negative. The Cardinal also indicated
Index_Librorum_Prohibitorum
This is a list of prefects of Šibenik-Knin County. Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) Independent Šibenik-Knin County
List of prefects of Šibenik-Knin County
List_of_prefects_of_Šibenik-Knin_County
This is a list of prefects of the province of Pola (which consisted mostly of modern Istria County, in Croatia).[citation needed] (Dates in italics indicate
List of prefects of the province of Pola
List_of_prefects_of_the_province_of_Pola
The Apostolic Prefecture of the United States (Latin: Praefectura Apostolica Civitatum Foederatarum Americae Septentrionalis) was the earliest Roman Catholic
Apostolic Prefecture of the United States
Apostolic_Prefecture_of_the_United_States
This is a list of prefects of Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Croatian Peasant Party (HSS) Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) Croatian People's Party – Liberal
List of prefects of Bjelovar-Bilogora County
List_of_prefects_of_Bjelovar-Bilogora_County
departmental prefects should stay in office. Morales received more than 67% support and six of the eight prefects were returned. The prefects of Cochabamba
2008 Bolivian vote of confidence referendum
2008_Bolivian_vote_of_confidence_referendum
French colonial role
became a French overseas department in 1946, the role was replaced by a prefect. This is a list of colonial and departmental heads of Réunion. Réunion
Governor_of_La_Réunion
Position
praetorian prefect. The prefect of each prefecture was the highest civilian officer, being subordinate only to the emperor(s). The prefect was the superior
Roman_governor
British single-seat glider, 1948
The Slingsby T.30 Prefect is a 1948 British modernisation of the 1932 single-seat Grunau Baby glider. About 53 were built for civil and military training
Slingsby_Prefect
5th century CE Roman governor of Egypt
state official serving as governor of the diocese of Egypt (the Augustal prefect) in 415. During his term of office, he was engaged in a violent feud with
Orestes_(prefect_of_Egypt)
Praetorian prefect of Gaul
Tonantius Ferreolus (c. 390 – 475) was the praetorian prefect of Gaul (praefectus praetorio Galliarum) from 451. Tonantius Ferreolus lived in the Gard
Tonantius_Ferreolus_(prefect)
2005 studio album by Cass McCombs
PREfection is the second studio album by Cass McCombs, released in 2005. It is a follow-up to his 2003 debut album A. "Equinox" – 3:35 "Subtraction" –
PREfection
Administrative division of the Late Roman Empire (347-630s)
this praetorian prefecture was formed in 343 when Constans appointed a prefect for Italy. It remained in existence until 361, when it was abolished by
Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum
Praetorian_prefecture_of_Illyricum
province of Rome from 6 to 135 was carried out primarily by a series of Roman prefects, procurators, and legates pro praetore. The first of these administrators
Roman administration of Judaea (AD 6–135)
Roman_administration_of_Judaea_(AD_6–135)
Highest judicial authority within the Catholic Church aside from the pope
functions in regard to the Vatican City State. Since 8 November 2014, the prefect of the tribunal has been Cardinal Dominique Mamberti. Its secretary since
Apostolic_Signatura
Roman emperor Anastasius I (r. 491–518). He served twice as the praetorian prefect of the East, supervised some of Anastasius' tax reforms, supported the
Marinus_(praetorian_prefect)
British actor and comedian
best known for his portrayals of Ford Prefect in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. McGivern played Ford Prefect in the radio series (1978–80) and subsequent
Geoffrey_McGivern
The Prefect of Ain is the highest state representative in the department of Ain on the East border of France. Its seat is in Bourg-en-Bresse. The office
Prefect_of_Ain
Ancient Roman politician
to serve as an acting provincial governor and finally became Praetorian prefect, under the Emperor Carus. This rendered him hugely influential in the government
Aper_(praetorian_prefect)
1st-century stone with inscription mentioning Pontius Pilate
which bears a partially intact inscription attributed to Pontius Pilate, a prefect of the Roman province of Judaea in the 1st century AD. It was discovered
Pilate_stone
Roman Prefect of Judea from AD 12 to 15
Annius Rufus was a Roman administrator who served as the 3rd prefect of Judeau from c. 12–15 CE. Little is known of him and the only source for him is
Annius_Rufus
Administrative division of the late Roman Empire
until the first half of the 9th century. The office of the praetorian prefect had a long history dating back to the origins of the Roman Empire: initially
Praetorian_prefecture
Fictional universe created by Alastair Reynolds
Inhibitor Phase. London: Gollancz, 2021. ISBN 978-0-575-09075-0. The Prefect. London: Gollancz, 2007, ISBN 978-0-575-07716-4. (Re-released as Aurora
Revelation_Space_series
Politician of the Eastern Roman Empire 5th Century AD
was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire. Darius was a Praetorian prefect of the East. He is attested in office between 28 August 436, when the law
Darius_(praetorian_prefect)
French civil servant
February 1948), French civil servant, is best known for being the first prefect since World War II to be convicted of an offense committed in the course
Bernard_Bonnet
Ancient Roman military career progression
the tres militiae often became prefect of the food supply (Praefectus annonae), prefect of Egypt, or praetorian prefects, the highest prefectures available
Tres_militiae
1st Governor of Santa Cruz Department
Costas Aguilera (born 6 October 1955) is a Bolivian politician and the prefect and then governor of Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia from 2006 to 2021
Rubén_Costas
Byzantine administrative division in the Maghreb
governor at Carthage to the supreme administrative rank of Praetorian Prefect, thereby ending the Diocese of Africa's traditional subordination to the
Praetorian prefecture of Africa
Praetorian_prefecture_of_Africa
High school in Woodberry Forest, Virginia, US
Aside from maintaining the honor system, the Prefect Board guides the new students through orientation. Prefects also serve in roles similar to those of resident
Woodberry_Forest_School
1903 novel by P. G. Wodehouse
A Prefect's Uncle is an early novel by author P. G. Wodehouse, one of his school stories for children. It was first published on 11 September 1903 by
A_Prefect's_Uncle
Helpidius was the praetorian prefect of the East during the years 360 and 361. Helpidius was a native of Paphlagonia. According to Libanius, Helpidius
Helpidius (praetorian prefect)
Helpidius_(praetorian_prefect)
Corsican nationalist assassin (1960–2022)
was a Corsican nationalist convicted for the 1998 assassination of the prefect of Corse-du-Sud, Claude Érignac. He was beaten to death in prison by another
Yvan_Colonna
Book by Alastair Reynolds
Prefect Dreyfus Emergencies series. Machine Vendetta follows senior prefect Tom Dreyfus' investigations into the suspicious death of fellow prefect Ingvar
Machine_Vendetta
Roman state official
fiscal official. In 335 the Emperor Constantine appointed Philagrius as prefect (governor) of Egypt. He was the first man of senatorial rank to hold that
Philagrius_(prefect_of_Egypt)
French civil servant (born 1965)
2024, he served as prefect of Isère. From 2020 to 2023, he served as prefect of Haut-Rhin. From 2017 to 2020, he served as prefect of Savoie. From 2015
Louis_Laugier
Missionary area not yet developed enough to become a diocese
An apostolic prefect or prefect apostolic is a priest who heads what is known as an apostolic prefecture, a 'pre-diocesan' missionary jurisdiction where
Apostolic_prefecture
Roman statesman
Basilius, urban prefect of Rome in 319. He served as the vicarius orientis in 325 before being appointed the eastern praetorian prefect, probably in late
Valerius Maximus (praetorian prefect)
Valerius_Maximus_(praetorian_prefect)
the Roman Empire, the governor of Roman Egypt (praefectus Aegypti) was a prefect who administered the Roman province of Egypt with the delegated authority
List of governors of Roman Egypt
List_of_governors_of_Roman_Egypt
French civil servant and politician (born 1964)
Centre for Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism (CNRLT) from 2020 to 2022 and Prefect of Police of Paris from 2022 to 2025. Of Spanish descent, Nuñez was born
Laurent_Nuñez
Seat of regional administration or local government
others, and the prefect carries the title of préfet de la région (lit. 'Prefect of the Region') or préfet du département (lit. 'Prefect of the Department')
Administrative_centre
Christian saint
virginity. When she was brought before Maximian the prefect, she remained firm against all attacks. The prefect caused her to be slain with a sword. Justina
Justina_of_Padua
Roman Prefect of Judea (AD 38–41)
Marullus was the 7th Roman Prefect of the Roman province of Judaea 38–41 under Caligula, 37–41. He was appointed by the emperor following the recall of
Marullus_(prefect_of_Judea)
This is a list of prefects of Bucharest. List of mayors of Bucharest Prefectul Capitalei Mihai Atănăsoaei a demisionat pentru a fi candidatul PDL la primăria
List_of_prefects_of_Bucharest
Valerius and Gessius received several honours. Gessius become Praetorian prefect of Illyricum, an office he probably lost after his sister lost her influence
Gessius_(praetorian_prefect)
3rd century Roman praetorian prefect
Silvanus was a Roman soldier and probably praetorian prefect during the third century who came briefly to the notice of history in the reign of Valerian
Silvanus_(praetorian_prefect)
Car model
designed and manufactured by Ford of Britain. It is related to the Ford Prefect and the later Ford Popular. The Anglia name was applied to various models
Ford_Anglia
Fresco by Melozzo da Forlì
Sixtus IV Appointing Platina as Prefect of the Vatican Library is a fresco transferred to canvas by the Italian Renaissance artist Melozzo da Forlì, once
Sixtus IV Appointing Platina as Prefect of the Vatican Library
Sixtus_IV_Appointing_Platina_as_Prefect_of_the_Vatican_Library
Ruler of a city-state in medieval Italy
The prefecture's establishment is not certain, but the first elected prefect of Amalfi was in 839. Peter Marinus (first time) Sergius (I) 860–866 Maurus
Duke_of_Amalfi
Former department of the Roman Curia
architect Gianlorenzo Bernini and the architect Francesco Borromini. The last Prefect of the Congregation was Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle from December 2019
Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
Congregation_for_the_Evangelization_of_Peoples
Italian cardinal (born 1934)
Cardinals from 2020 until 2026. He was made a cardinal in 2001 and served as prefect of the Congregation for Bishops from 2000 to 2010. As the most senior cardinal
Giovanni_Battista_Re
French civil servant (born 1966)
served as prefect of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.. From 2021 to 2024, he served as prefect of Hauts-de-France. From 2019 to 2021, he served as prefect of Seine-Saint-Denis
Georges-François_Leclerc
Department of the Roman Curia
(1961–1965) In 1965, the head of the congregation took the title prefect, while the prefect's deputy took that of secretary. Carlo Confalonieri (1965–1973)
Dicastery_for_Bishops
Roman Catholic archdiocese in China
Maurice-François Ducoeur, M.E.P. (刘志忠) (April 6, 1914 – June 10, 1929) Prefects Apostolic of Guangxi (Kuamsi) 廣西 (Roman Rite) Bishop Maurice-François Ducoeur
Archdiocese_of_Nanning
HMS Prefect (Z263) was a net laying ship for the Royal Navy during the Second World War acquired from the United States Navy in June 1944 via Lend-Lease
HMS_Prefect
Florentinus was a Roman politician who served as Urban prefect of Rome from 395 to 397 AD. A native of Augusta Treverorum, Florentinus was possibly a
Florentinus_(prefect)
Martin Jaeger", Guyane La 1ère, 12 January 2016 "Marc Del Grande, the new prefect of Guyane has started his functions (in French)". Guyane la 1ère. Retrieved
List of colonial and departmental heads of French Guiana
List_of_colonial_and_departmental_heads_of_French_Guiana
Prefect of the Praetorian Guard (21 BC - AD 38)
Quintus Naevius Cordus Sutorius Macro (21 BC – AD 38) was a prefect of the Praetorian Guard, from 31 until 38, serving under the Roman Emperors Tiberius
Naevius_Sutorius_Macro
Prefecture of the Late Roman Empire
Constantine II received the rule of the western provinces, with a praetorian prefect as his chief aide.[citation needed] The prefecture comprised not only Gaul
Praetorian_prefecture_of_Gaul
Manso I or II was the Prefect of Amalfi from 898 to 914. He succeeded, or may have deposed, Stephen, a relative of the first ruling family, and to whom
Manso,_Prefect_of_Amalfi
Roman soldier and a violent partisan of Marius
He commanded a cavalry squadron, and probably held the rank of cavalry prefect (praefectus equitum). Cinna sent Fimbria as an envoy to negotiate an alliance
Gaius Flavius Fimbria (quaestor 86 BC)
Gaius_Flavius_Fimbria_(quaestor_86_BC)
Administrative unit of the Roman Empire
headed by a vicarius, the vicars being the representatives of praetorian prefects (who governed directly the dioceses they were resident in). There were
Roman_diocese
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