What is "clodius"

Clodius is an alternate form of the Roman nomen Claudius, a patrician gens that was traditionally regarded as Sabine in origin. The alternation of o and au is characteristic of the Sabine dialect. The feminine form is Clodia.

Clodius may refer to:

• several ancient Romans, particularly the tribune Publius Clodius Pulcher; see Clodius
• Frederick Clod, last name also given as Clodius, 17th-century alchemist
• Karl Clodius, a German diplomat during WWII; known for negotiating the "Clodius agreement" with Turkey
• Robert Clodius, an American educator
• Parnassius clodius, a butterfly