In the 1st cent. BC, vernacular form of the gentilicium Claudius (C. [I 4] and Clodia), since late Republican period also an independent family name.
I. Republican period
[I 1] C., C. Praefect of M. Brutus in 43/42 BC
In 43/42 BC follower and prefect of M. Brutus; he murdered C. Antonius [I 3].
[I 2] C., Sex. Henchman of P. Clodius [I 4] Pulcher, Sex. Cloelius [2]
Henchman of P. Clodius [I 4] Pulcher, Sex. Cloelius [2].