What roman governor of palestine authorized the crucifixion of Jesus?

The Roman governor of Palestine who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus was Pontius Pilate. He served as the Prefect of Judea from AD 26 to 36 and is known for his role in the trial and condemnation of Jesus. Pilate ultimately acquiesced to the demands of the local Jewish authorities and the crowd, leading to Jesus' execution. His involvement is detailed in the New Testament gospels.