A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

Smith, William

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890

7. CLODIA [Stemma, No. 41], eldest sister of P. Clodius Pulcher, the enemy of Cicero (Cic. Fam. 1.9), married Q. Marcius Rex. (Plut. Cic. 29; D. C. 35.17.) She is said to have been debauched by her brother Publius. (Plut. Cic. 29; Cic. Fam. 1.9.) For a discussion respecting the number of sisters Clodius had, see Drumann, vol. ii. p. 374, &c.