The identity of his mother 's family continues to be one of the most disputed issues of 1st century BC Roman social history .
Born Publius Claudius Pulcher in 93 BC , Clodius was the youngest son of Appius Claudius Pulcher .
The identity of Clodius ' mother 's family continues to be one of the most disputed issues of 1st century BC Roman social history .
Born Publius Claudius Pulcher in 93 BC , Clodius was the youngest son of Appius Claudius Pulcher .