Lesbia (Clodia) Flashcards
1
Q
When was she married?
A
In her 30’s (62 BC)
2
Q
When was she born?
A
95 BC
3
Q
Who was her husband?
A
Metullus Celer, her first cousin
4
Q
Who did she kill and with what?
A
She killed her husband, Metullus Celer, with poisen in 59 BC
5
Q
Who stole Lesbia away from Catullus?
A
Marcus Caelius Rufus (hence Rufus poem)
6
Q
Was there a trial? Who was involved and when was it?
A
Cicero defended Rufus, who tried to kill Clodia in 56 BC
7
Q
Who used to get funky with Clodia, before Catullus, Rufus, and cousin-husband?
A
Cicero!
8
Q
What was the result of the trial?
A
Marcus Caelius Rufus= NOT GUILTY
9
Q
Who we talking about?
A
Clodia/Lesbia
