Career Milo was an ally of Pompey and of the Optimates. He organized bands of armed slaves, hired thugs and gladiators in opposition to Clodius, who supported Pompey's rival, Julius Caesar, and the Populares. The two opposing factions clashed in the streets of Rome between 57 BC and 52 BC.
Career Milo was an ally of Pompey and of the Optimates He organized bands of armed sl,aves hired thugs and gladiators i,n opposition to Clodius, who supported Pompey's rival, Julius Caesar and the Populares. The two opposing factions clashed in the streets of Rome be.tween 57 BC and 52 BC