Marcus Junius Rufus was a Roman eques who lived in the 1st century.
A member of the ancient gens Junia, is best known for being praefectus or governor of Roman Egypt from 94 to 98.
[1] This was an important post, for Egypt supplied a large share of the grain needs of Rome.
Rufus showed himself a capable governor, for he held his appointment over the reigns of three Emperors.
[2] Although it can be assumed Rufus passed through the tres militiae, the normal beginning of careers for equites, the only office attested for him is his governorship.