Appius Claudius Pulcher

Who is Appius Claudius Pulcher?

Appius Claudius Pulcher was a Roman politician of the 1st century BC.

His father is uncertain — Gaius Claudius Pulcher or most likely Appius, Consul in 143 BC. The son was a supporter of Lucius Cornelius Sulla and served as praetor in 88 BC. He was exiled in that year by Gaius Marius while Sulla was away in the east. He returned to Rome after Lucius Cornelius Cinna died in 84 BC, and served as consul in 79 BC and as governor of Roman Macedonia from 78 BC to 76 BC.

This Appius Claudius Pulcher was married to Caecilia Metella Balearica and was the father of:

⁕Appius Claudius Pulcher

⁕Gaius Claudius Pulcher

⁕Publius Claudius Pulcher, who changed his name to Publius Clodius

⁕Claudia Tertia, who married Quintus Marcius Rex, referred to as "Clodia Marcii"

⁕Claudia, wife of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Celer, therefore referred to as "Clodia Metelli"

⁕Claudia, first wife of Lucius Licinius Lucullus, whom she divorced in 66 BC; referred to as "Clodia Luculli"