After returning to Rome he renounced his patrician rank, which enabled him to be elected tribune in 59 BC.
He took part in the Third Mithridatic War under his brother-in-law, Lucius Licinius Lucullus, but eventually stirred up a mutiny due to his feeling slighted with insufficient respect. After returning to Rome he renounced his patrician rank, which enabled him to be elected tribune in 59 BC. He entered Caesar's house, during the mysteries of Bona Dea, while he was dressed up as a woman and was eventually killed by the forces of Milo. He garnered popular support by distributing grain, and after Caesar's departure for Gaul became virtual master of Rome with the assistance of armed gangs. For 10 points, name this Roman politician famous for burning Cicero's house.
He took part in the Third Mithridatic War under his brother-in-law, Lucius Licinius Lucullus, but eventually stirred up a mutiny due to his feeling slighted with insufficient respect.
Publius {Clodius} Pulcher