two may have had certain improper relations before, but was subdued by Aurelia's close watch upon the women's residence. Clodius was later charged with the crime of sacrilege by Lucius Lentulus since his trespass caused the interruption of the sacrifice. Aurelia later appeared as a witness during the trial, along with her daughter Julia, testifying that she had ordered Clodius to leave. Caesar divorced Pompeia Sulla over this incident without any real proof she had committed adultury or fornication with Clodius. Caesar's reason for the divorce was that "Caesar's wife, like all Caesar's family, must be beyond suspicion". Legacy The Roman tribe Aurelia was named in her honor. See also Women in Ancient Rome List of Roman women References 2nd-century BC births 54 BC deaths 2nd-century BC Roman women 1st-century BC Roman women 1st-century BC Romans Aurelii Cottae Family of Julius Caesar